Class Teacher

Newark Orchard is a thriving special school committed to providing outstanding education for children and young people aged 3-18 with a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), moderate learning difficulties, MLD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We take a trauma-informed, relational approach to education, ensuring that every student feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed. Our school is not just a place of learning; it is a vibrant community built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision of excellence. Our core values of aspire, achieve and thrive underpin everything we do, creating an environment where everyone can succeed. At Newark Orchard School, we offer a high-quality pathway-based curriculum that is personalised to ensure our fantastic pupils make the best possible progress. Our staff are a talented, caring, resilient and ambitious team of people who are always committed to relational approaches and providing the best possible education, care and school experience for every pupil. Newark Orchard School is proud to be part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. We are looking to appoint - Class Teacher to work within our KS3 & KS4 team with experience in SLD, complex autism and behaviour management Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role. The benefits we can offer: - The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people. - A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step. - Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities. - A rewarding role where no two days are the same! - Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT. - Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - A Bike2Work Scheme For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Leanne Hurdle Closing date for applications: Midnight 5th October 2026 Interviews will take place: Date - Wednesday 14th October 2026 CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.