Orchard School is a friendly 11-16 secondary school, serving a richly diverse community in north Bristol. Our students are wonderful – they value our staff, knowing that you can make a real difference to their lives. The mission statement of the school, “inspire today, empower for life”, lies at the heart of all that the school does. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students. We were inspected in March 2025, retaining our Ofsted “Good” status, and continue to build success through our core ORCHARD values of being: Open-minded, Respectful, Creative and Curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible and Determined. Ofsted stated that, “Pupils are happy and safe at this inclusive school.” We really are on an exciting journey and we’d love for you to join us as we continue to improve our beautiful school.
You are:
a champion for students with SEND, committed to helping the school become even more inclusive and committed to supporting equalities
a teacher, committed to the highest achievement for all students
An experienced middle or senior leader, equipped for the challenge of rapid improvement in SEND pupils’ outcomes, attendance, behaviour and wider provision
an efficient and effective communicator
highly organised and adaptable
knowledgeable about best practice in SEND provision
keen to share excellent practice as part of a vibrant team of staff
We can offer you:
can offer you:
Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
Paid induction and training suited to the role
Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Free parking
Use of the Cycle Scheme
Paid completion of a DBS check
Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority
How to apply...
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date.
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.