Teacher (SEN) - Orchard House High School

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 3
Qualifications Required: Degree and QTS
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Due to our new school opening we have new and exciting Teacher (SEN) opportunities to join our fantastic team at Orchard House High School.

The teaching posts are permanent full time roles to start in September 2025. The salary is depending on experience MPS-UPS + SEN allowance

Main purpose of the job:

As a Teacher you will be expected to match the characteristics described in the Professional Standards for Teachers and required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers.

You will be responsible for making an impact on the education progress of students and improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in the school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that students experience an educational programme that is personalised to their needs, developing their skills and abilities
• Ensuring lessons are appropriately planned, delivered, and reviewed meeting the learning needs of all students
• To foster a positive working environment in the curriculum area that supports students’ learning
• Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice (or work) of others
• Take an active role in the day to day management of the school
• Ensure effective liaison with internal and external support agencies
• Make an active contribution to the school’s ongoing self-evaluation process

If you are a teacher looking for a new challenge and want to be part of something new and exciting, please follow the online application process. We are expecting high levels of interest so encourage applicants to apply early, interviews will take place in May at one of our existing sites.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.