TEACHER, Grafham Grange School

Location: Grafham Grange School, Horsham Road, Grafham, Guildford. GU5 0LH

Working Pattern: Full time / 52 weeks per year.

About Grafham Grange School

Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.

The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.

Grafham Grange are totally committed to providing life chances and opportunities for all their students. To find out more about us visit www.grafhamgrangeschool.org

Are you excited about helping the most vulnerable young people? 

Do you want to make a positive change to young people? 

Do you like a challenge? 

Are you bored when every day looks the same?

If you answer YES to these questions then Grafham Grange School is definitely for you. We are looking for a qualified teacher to lead our new Y7 class. They will teach the class across subjects and provide them with the learning they need to make good progress.

The class will have, at most, 8 students, all of whom have EHCPs that highlight SEMH needs. They will not have made expected progress and will need an adapted curriculum to help them access their learning. Individuals may require intensive literacy support and experience of phonics teaching would be an advantage.

Our Primary Teacher will be responsible for:

• Teaching English across the school, and at all levels, from early reading programmes to GCSE

• Working with the English team to develop an active and creative curriculum that enthuses SEMH students

• Supporting the development of the whole school literacy programme

• Encouraging a love of reading throughout the school

Applications are encouraged from both Primary or Secondary trained candidates.

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 School 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 Robin Bertrand via email r.bertrand@grafham-grange.co.uk to arrange a time to speak with Robin, Principal.  

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. 

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. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 19th May 2023

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 25th May 2023

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.