Maths Teacher (Fixed Term contract to July 2020)

Salary:        Teacher’s Fringe Main (FTE £25,543-£37,152) and Upper Pay Scale (FTE £38,797- £41,635)

Hours:        Full or Part time

Location:   Chart Wood School, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3PU

Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education across London, Surrey and Sussex. As an outstanding provider and Academy sponsor, Orchard Hill College has a strong track record for making a positive impact within the local communities it serves.

Chart Wood is a special day/boarding school for boys (105 day pupils and students and 24 boarders) aged 9 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Some students also have co-existing conditions, such as a specific learning difficulty or a diagnosis of ASD.  Staff: student ratios are favourable and support our students to achieve well. Chart Wood School was formed in June 2017 following the amalgamation of two schools, St Nicholas School and Starhurst School. Currently based in Merstham, we are undergoing development with a committed refurbishment and relocation to a site in Dorking, planned for September 2020.  

We are looking for people with drive, creativity and a passion for teaching to join our team and contribute to our fast improving school. You will plan differentiated work to meet the needs of individuals and groups promoting progression, continuity and quality of learning by having clear intentions for children’s learning and by using your knowledge of school policies and National Curriculum requirements. You should hold Qualified Teacher Status (or QTS anticipated or prepared to study/achieve QTS or equivalent) and have successful experience of working with pupils with SEN in either a mainstream or special setting.

As we strive to continually improve our school, we are delighted that a new Principal, Mr Graham Payne has joined Chart Wood School from September this year. If you are interested in applying for any of the teaching posts above but wish to have an informal discussion in the first instance, Graham would be happy to speak with you on 07825 632239. Please apply online by completing the application form and sending your completed application form to jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 28th February 2020

Interview Date: TBC

Chart Wood School, part of Orchard Hill College 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.