Class Teacher, Part Time - The Orchard School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job description

The Orchard School is a Maintained Special School for children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and medical needs. There are currently 149 pupils on roll, and our children range from 4 – 11 years.

We have purpose-built premises with excellent facilities, which include a music and drama studio, white and dark room studios, soft play room, sensory room, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, and defined outdoor play areas for differing ages and abilities.

Along with teaching and classroom support staff, the school is supported by a multi-agency team of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy colleagues, and a teacher of the visually impaired. These staff are based in the school part of the week and have dedicated on-site facilities. There are nursing staff on-site the majority of the week. Medical out-patient clinics run by consultant paediatricians take place regularly, and there are also specialist ophthalmology and occupational therapy clinics in school. Multi-agency teamwork is an essential and highly valued aspect of the school.

We endeavour to provide the very best learning opportunities for all. Our bespoke curriculum is underpinned by the National Curriculum, and every child has a personalised learning journey to enable them to achieve their best potential.

The Orchard School is seeking to appoint good/outstanding teachers to join our exceptional team. As an exemplary classroom practitioner, you will bring your wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and motivation to our vibrant and forward-looking school. This is an exciting time to join The Orchard School as we look to expand our provision to support additional pupils with profound and complex needs.

At The Orchard School, we believe in nurturing every child's potential through a welcoming ethos and strong partnerships with families and other agencies. Our commitment to collaboration ensures that our pupils receive the best possible support and education. We are proud to be a dynamic school that values innovation and embraces new approaches.

To excel in these roles, you must have extensive experience and a genuine passion for the education of pupils with a wide range of needs. Your dedication to their growth and development will be evident in your teaching practice and your ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments.

Joining The Orchard School means joining a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you are ready to embark on an exciting new journey with us, we would love to hear from you. Make a difference in the lives of our pupils and contribute to our successful school. Apply now and become a part of The Orchard School family.

If you have the experience and passion to join our team, application forms are available below or from SIPS Education Ltd at hr.recruitment.sips.co.uk or HR Services on 0121 296 3000.

Completed application forms are available from and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd at hr.recruitment.sips.co.uk or HR Services on 0121 296 3000. Alternatively, you can download an application form below.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references and a clear Disqualification by association return.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Please note only successful applicants will be notified.

Hours: Part Time, 2.5 days per week

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Range – Upper pay Range (£31,650 – £49,084 per annum) Plus SEN Allowance

Location: The Orchard School, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD

Closing date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 @ 9am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 7th May 2025