Science, Business and Maths Teacher

Location:  Grafham Grange School, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0LH

Hours:     Full time

Grafham Grange School is a special school set in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside. Our school offers education for up to 70 students, referred from local authorities across the South of England. All our students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) as their primary identified need, though the majority of students have additional special educational needs such as speech, language and communication difficulties; ADHD; opposition defiance and attachment disorders. To find out more about Grafham Grange School please visit https://grafhamgrangeschool.org/. 

Do you have the skills to communicate and support young people with challenging behaviour?

Your interaction with these students could make a difference to their chances in education and life!

We are looking for talented teachers who are able to teach any of the following:

• KS4 Maths 
• KS4 Business 
• KS3 Science 
• KS3 Maths

We have 2 teaching posts available and will use your strengths to create your timetable

You will have outstanding interpersonal and behaviour management skills, high expectations, and be fully committed to supporting opportunities for disadvantaged students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 8 students. Your planning will take into account the diversity of need and ability within each teaching group, and you will have a good understanding of engagement of students, assessment and monitoring student progress. 

Previous experience of working with SEMH and challenging students is highly desirable but not essential and applications from colleagues currently in mainstream settings are greatly encouraged. 

The school is extremely well supported in its continual drive for excellence through its Governing Body and Academy Trust and the school is committed to CPD across its staff teams.

Applicants must have their own transport due to the rural location of the 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 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/

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Principal Janet Tremble on 01483 892214 for an informal discussion or visit prior to submitting an application.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact schooloffice@grafham-grange.co.uk. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  5pm Thursday 10th February 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.