English Teacher - Medical Needs School - Full or Part Time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced English teacher for our small Orchard House Alternative Provision School, supporting students in Years 7-11 whose mental health needs are currently preventing them from attending their mainstream school. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative trust, where you will have the opportunity to create meaningful and lasting change in the lives of some of the most vulnerable students in Buckinghamshire. Applicant pack can be downloaded here.

Personal attributes

The successful applicant must constantly model Aspire’s vision and values and uphold high levels of integrity and standards. They will also be able to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents alike, working alongside a welcoming and dedicated staff team.

Students at Orchard House need a nurturing and loving approach, need to feel valued and cared for, and need to have teachers and leaders who believe in them. We know that working in AP is not always easy. We want to find a resilient and creative teacher who can be strong in the face of the challenges that the role presents. We are looking for a versatile and creative English teacher who can support students with the English syllabus offered by their mainstream school, often in situations where the student has been unwell for a long time.

Salary & Benefits

MPS/UPS

Location

Orchard House
Waterside
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 1QD

Supporting documents

• Application form
• Recruitment Monitoring form
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Applicant Privacy Notice
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

Deadline and how to apply

If you would like any more information, or want to arrange a visit or informal conversation with our Head of School, please contact our Human Resources Team on hr@aspireap.org.uk.

To apply for this role, please complete the Aspire application form, and submit it along with a personal statement explaining why you are the right candidate for this role. Applications should be sent to hr@aspireap.org.uk

Aspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as a health questionnaire.

Closing date: 24 November