Teacher of Humanities - GCSE and A level (History / Geography)

Apple Orchard is an expanding therapeutic community with a school attached. All young people in our care have significant SEMH concerns and as such we are looking for a teacher who has taught at GCSE and A Level, with a passion to work with those who are most vulnerable and who can build trusting, solid relationships. Apple Orchard School is a very important part of the wider Apple Orchard therapeutic community and complements the work undertaken by the care and therapy teams. The Headteacher leads the experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants. Between them, they can offer a wide range of subjects which cover all of a modified National Curriculum. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed professional to join in the continued development and success of the school. The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to motivate and encourage young people
• High expectations and a clear vision of educational excellence
• Outstanding classroom ability and behaviour management practice
• The ability to create and deliver stimulating programmes of study in Geography and History
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of our hardworking, supportive small team
• Willingness to teach across other subjects
• QTS/QTLS teaching qualification
• ECTs will be considered
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Apple Orchard School.