About us:

Orchard Manor School is a vibrant, values-driven specialist community where every child is known, respected and supported to belong. Rooted in strong relationships and a deep commitment to respect, kindness and wellbeing, our school is a place where pupils and staff thrive together. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, reflective culture, where learning is meaningful, personalised and ambitious, and where staff are well supported to continually develop their expertise. Set within beautiful woodland grounds in the seaside town of Dawlish, Orchard Manor offers a unique environment where education extends beyond the classroom, preparing young people for confident, independent lives within their communities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a committed, reflective and enthusiastic teacher to join our KS3/KS4 team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly supportive and inclusive school community where teaching is purposeful, relational and centred around the needs of each individual pupil.

We welcome applications from teachers who would be suited to working within either Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 provision, depending on experience and strengths.

About the Role

As a KS3/KS4 SEND Teacher, you will:

·       - Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and personalised learning

·       - Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of SEND needs, including autism, communication difficulties, SEMH and anxiety-related barriers to learning

·      - Deliver meaningful learning experiences that support both academic achievement and preparation for adulthood

·       - Use a Total Communication approach to help pupils engage, communicate and succeed

·       - Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and multi-agency professionals

·       - Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development

·       - Contribute to EHCP outcomes through highly personalised provision and targeted support

·       - Be part of a reflective staff team committed to continual improvement and best practice across the Trust

About You

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEND.

You will:

·      - Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

·      - Be adaptable, reflective and solution-focused

·      - Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills

·      - Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

·      - Have high expectations for all learners

·      - Be committed to inclusion, wellbeing and relational practice

·      - Ideally have experience working within a SEND setting or supporting pupils with autism, communication needs or SEMH

·      - Value teamwork, collaboration and professional development

Whether you already have extensive SEND experience or are keen to further develop your expertise, you will be well supported through coaching, collaboration and ongoing professional development.

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust, or to learn more about our People Strategy and Benefits click here.

If you need the application form or any part of the recruitment process in a different format, please contact us directly at kbuckle-cooper@orchard-manor.org and we will make the necessary adjustments.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and would encourage applications at the earliest opportunity, as we anticipate a high level of interest and the position is likely to close before the advertised deadline.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today. 

Safeguarding:

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.