English 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. Grafham Grange are totally committed to providing life chances and opportunities for all their students. To find out more about us visit www.grafhamgrangeschool.org

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and committed English Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an engaging, inclusive, and creative English curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our students. 

Key Responsibilities:

-Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated English lessons to meet the diverse needs of our students

-Develop a supportive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour, respect, and a growth mindset

-Assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement

-Use innovative approaches to help students with SEMH needs overcome barriers to learning and achieve their best outcomes

Key Requirements:

-Teaching qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

-Excellent classroom practice/presence

-Enthusiasm and drive for working in a SEMH School

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.

Grafham Grange School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, 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 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: 10th December 2024

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.