Class Teacher (Functional Class - Maternity Cover) - Kemball School

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard working and committed team from October 2026 to cover a maternity leave. The vacancy is for a teacher who can deliver a curriculum suited to subject specific pupils who have a range of learning difficulties and are taught using a highly adapted, individualised curriculum. Candidates must also have a willingness to further their own professional development by attending relevant courses and implementing new initiatives that would increase your understanding of our functional pathway and how to fully support our pupils’ needs   Kemball School part of the Orchard Community Trust and is a day special school for pupils with cognitive and learning difficulties.

There are currently 227 pupils on roll aged 3-19. Dependent on need, pupils are educated in one of our four bespoke pathways. Please refer to our website for more information. This particular vacancy is within the Functional Pathway, teaching Year 10 and 11 pupils. Knowledge and understanding of a Key Stage 1 primary curriculum would be a strength. If you are creative, enthusiastic, love a new challenge, and are passionate about every child reaching their full potential then this may be the career opportunity that you have been looking for.

Across all pathways, our curriculum offer includes maths, English, Read Write Inc phonics/spelling interventions and writing/reading interventions alongside a curriculum focused on developing functional life skills. We have an excellent in house CPD offer that can support you in transitioning into the role of a special school teacher. The school is committed to equality of opportunity. In addition to experienced teachers, applications from ECT candidates with qualifications in primary education are welcome.

25 th September 2026- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for a class visit, observe a lesson and chat with the pathway lead. 1 st and 2 nd October 2026 - lesson observations will take place with successful candidates invited for interview on 5 th October 2026   The school is committed to equality of opportunity. More information about our school and details of how to apply are on our website: https://kemballschool.org.uk/vacancies/   In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance which outlines that schools should carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

I can confirm that the online check will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates only as part of the process of assessing your suitability to work with children.