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About Us Join Orchard Community Trust (OCT), a values-led multi-academy trust committed to excellence, inclusion and strong community partnerships. We are seeking a skilled and motivated class teacher to cover a maternity leave.
If you are driven, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for children and communities, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard working and committed team from September 2026. The pupils within the class have profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex medical and physical needs. They are taught using a highly adapted, individualised curriculum. Knowledge and understanding of an EYFS/Key Stage 1 primary curriculum would be a strength. Candidates must also have a willingness to further their own professional development by attending relevant courses and implementing new initiatives that would increase your understanding of our multisensory pathway and how to fully support our pupil’s needs.
Kemball School is a day special school for pupils with cognitive and learning difficulties. There are currently 225 pupils on roll aged 3-19. Dependent on need, pupils are educated in one of our four bespoke pathways. Please refer to our website for more information. This vacancy is within the progression pathway. If you are creative, enthusiastic, love a new challenge and are passionate about every child reaching their full potential then this may be the career opportunity that you have been looking for. Across all pathways, our curriculum offer includes daily maths, English, Read Write Inc phonics/spelling interventions and writing/reading interventions alongside carefully planned topics. We have an excellent in house CPD offer that can support you in transitioning into the role of a special school teacher.
Orchard Community Trust (OCT) is a collaborative, values-driven multi–academy trust whose vision is clear: Working together, we enable everyone to flourish through high-quality education. Guided by the values of Courage, Unity and Equity, we are committed to creating inclusive, caring and ambitious school communities where every child and adult is supported to thrive.
Our schools are welcoming, well-led and focused on delivering exceptional learning experiences, helping children grow academically, socially and emotionally to reach their full potential.
As a Trust, we recognise our people as our greatest asset – encouraging innovation, celebrating success and empowering every colleague to contribute to our mission and to flourish in their role. Staff across OCT benefit from strong collaboration, high-quality CPD, shared expertise and a culture that values wellbeing, growth and positive working relationships.
Read testimonials from our current staff here: OCT – Testimonials
Kemball School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of the school’s safeguarding policy can be viewed here Safeguarding policy
The school is committed to equality of opportunity.
Visits are advisable during the school day so that candidates are aware of the complexity of the pupils’ needs. Please phone to make an appointment.
Applications from ECT candidates with relevant special school experience are welcome.
4th June – Closing date
10th June – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an opportunity to observe the class teacher and class plus time with the Pathway Lead to discuss school, pathway and guidance on the lesson observation
w/c 15 June – Lesson observations and Interviews
Once you have completed the application form, please email a cover letter with your supporting information to recruitment@kemball.orchardct.org.uk
More information about our school can be found on our website: Kemball School website
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Working within the Trust also means being part of a community where children are placed firmly at the centre of every decision, supported by a shared ethos and strong common values. We empower staff to have accessible advice, professional support and an open, collaborative culture where help is only ever a call or email away. OCT provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and career progression within a united and forward-thinking educational family.
As well as the above, below is an extension of the benefits of working within our family:
Working with colleagues that are passionate about innovative digital strategy
CPD framework to help you flourish in your role and beyond
Trust wide network group and collaboration opportunities with peers
Valuable access to employee wellbeing services, including; counselling, physiotherapy, online fitness classes and more
Discounted gym membership
Competitive Employer Pension Scheme
Family Friendly policies including the opportunity to request flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay
Free flu jabs
Unions recognition
Access to wellbeing time
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