Key Stage 3 Teacher, Grafham Grange School

Salary: Main Pay Scale (£33,075 - £45,307)

Location: Grafham Grange School, Horsham Road, Grafham, Guildford. GU5 0LH

Working Pattern: Full time / 52 weeks per year.

Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.

The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Key Stage 3 Teacher to join our team and take responsibility for a year group class as the Class Teacher. The successful candidate will lead small-group and 1:1 sessions, working closely with pupils who may require extra emotional and academic support to reintegrate into full-time classroom learning. You will play a crucial role in helping students build self-esteem, social skills, and resilience, fostering a positive attitude towards learning.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Deliver tailored lessons in line with the nurture curriculum, adapting teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of students

·        Develop and implement personalised learning plans, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and academic progress

·        Work closely with the pastoral team, SENCo, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil’s education and care

·        Create a supportive, calm, and structured environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and able to express themselves

Requirements:

·        Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification

·        Experience working with students with SEMH needs, preferably within a nurture setting or similar

·        Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Our Trust - Grafham Grange School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHCAT), an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

Rewards & Benefits

OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and there are many benefits to embarking on your career with us. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes:

·      Enhanced parental leave schemes

·      Cycle to work scheme

·      Season ticket loans

·      Employee referral scheme

·      Membership to Discounts for Teachers – an app providing employee discounts and benefits

·      Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

·      Comprehensive training and development

·      Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)

·      Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

·      Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team

·      As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Molly King, Recruitment Business Parner - Mollyking@orchardhill.ac.uk to arrange a time to speak. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact Mollyking@orchardhill.ac.uk

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 6th January 2025

Interviews will take place on: TBC

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.