Unqualified SEN Teacher

The Role

At Orchard Academy we are looking for an unqualified teacher to join the growing team within our social communication department, who has a passion for SEND and would like to develop their career.

We are looking for someone who shares our ethos and vision and wants to join our amazing team.  We truly believe that the children are at the centre of all we do, and we have a strong inclusive ethos, making our school a place where we all belong. Our children are eager to learn, and we promote positive learning behaviours. We are nurturing, caring and growth originated, supporting both children and adults to be the very best they can be.

Orchard is a three-form entry junior school on the Springfield Estate in Milton Keynes with capacity for 360 children across KS2, with a twenty-pupil place social communication department for pupils at both Orchard and Shepherdswell. Our pupils in Aspen are both KS1 and KS2 children and their broad area of need is communication and interaction. With Aspen we have a dedicated team who ensure we met the needs of all twenty pupils, through a bespoke curriculum offer.

This position is open to unqualified teachers who would like to develop their career as a teacher and gain their QTS. As a school we are keen to develop talent and provide the necessary support in order that staff can achieve their aspirations and goals.

We are part of East Midlands Academy Trust and are one of their family of schools. We work closely together and by working with our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·      Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·      Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·      Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·      A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·      A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·      Childcare vouchers scheme

·      A corporate eye care plan

·      Free, state of the art, fitness suite

How to apply

If you have any questions regarding this role, please email recruitment@emat.uk or call Hannah Auger on 01908 735882.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office at school@orchard.emat.uk or call 01908 735882.

EMAT has the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.