Cover Teacher for KS1, KS2 and KS3, Brantridge School

Location: Brantridge School

Working Pattern: Full time 

Brantridge School is a special academy located in Staplefield, near Haywards Heath, designed to meet the educational, behavioural, care and therapeutic needs for up to 61 boys (age 5-11 years). Our children have a range of special needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

The School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust and it has established a strong reputation with children, parents and professionals alike in educating and caring for pupils with challenging behaviour and associated learning difficulties. You will join a professional and dedicated educational team.

To find out more about Brantridge School please visit www.brantridgeschool.org

We are seeking a dynamic cover teacher who is skilled at fostering self-esteem and resilience. If you have a love for teaching and want every pupil to fulfil their full potential we would like to hear from you. Experience of working within a SEN setting is preferred.   You will be required to cover short and long term staff absence where required, along with PPA cover.  An unqualified teacher may be considered for this post.

If you believe you can help our pupils to fulfil their potential at school, at home and in their communities and are looking for a fresh challenge, then this role may be just what you are looking for.

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.

Brantridge 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/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Hazel Smith, School Office Manager, via email h.smith@brantridge-school.co.uk  to arrange a time to speak with Dafydd Roberts – Principal. 

 To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact h.smith@brantridge-school.org.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. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 15th July 2022

Interviews will take place on: week commencing 18th July 2022 

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.