Salary: MPS/UPS
Location: Brantridge School
Working Pattern: Full time
Brantridge School is a special school catering for boys with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) from ages 5-11.
The school is located in an adapted country manor house on impressive grounds near Haywards Heath in the Sussex Weald, and offers its pupils an exciting programme of outdoor learning on site. It strives to provide a curriculum that is flexible and personalised to facilitate a community where individuals flourish and achieve their full potential.
Dedicated and experienced staff work with families to ensure children make real progress at Brantridge School, and parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive on the child-centred approach and flexibility of the staff team. To find out more about us visit our school website
The School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust and it has established a strong reputation with children, parents and professionals alike in educating and caring for pupils with challenging behaviour and associated learning difficulties. You will join a professional and dedicated educational team.
To find out more about Brantridge School please visit our school website
We are seeking a dynamic teacher / cover teacher who is skilled at fostering self-esteem and resilience. If you have a love for teaching and want every pupil to fulfil their full potential, we would like to hear from you. Experience of working within a SEN setting is preferred.
If you believe you can help our pupils to fulfil their potential at school, at home and in their communities and are looking for a fresh challenge, then this role may be just what you are looking for.
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.
Brantridge 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 our website
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Hazel Smith, School Office Manager, via email to arrange a time to speak with Dafydd Roberts – Principal.
To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application.
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. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.
Please note that CV applications will not be considered.
Closing Date: 16th May 2025
Interviews will take place on: Week commencing 19th May 2025
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.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.