About the School

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard working and committed team. The vacancy is for a teacher who can deliver a curriculum suited to

non-subject specific pupils who have severe learning difficulties and are taught using a highly adapted, individualized curriculum. Knowledge and understanding of an EYFS/ Key Stage 1 primary curriculum would be a strength. 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 engagement 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 220 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 engagement pathway. 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. 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.  Applications from ECT candidates are welcome.

Visits are advisable, during the school day, so that candidates are aware of the complexity of the pupils needs. Please phone to make an appointment.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to come and observe the current class teacher teaching the class at Kemball week commencing 7 April 2025.

Lesson observation will be prior to interviews taking place week commencing 28 April 2025.

Grade: TMS

Salary: £31,650 to £49,084 plus SEN1 £2,679

Subject/Key Stage: Engagement class

Hours of Work: 32.5

Closing date: 4 April by 12pm

Interview date: 2 May 2025

Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing kemball@kemballschool.co.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to: kemball@kemballschool.co.uk

or alternatively posted to:

Kemball School

Beaconsfield Drive

Blurton

Stoke on Trent

ST3 3JD

About the school

Part of Orchard Community Trust, Kemball School is a day special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 years of age with cognitive and learning difficulties (PMLD, SLD & MLD some of whom have complex medical/physical needs). The school has a happy atmosphere and is welcoming and friendly.  The current number on roll is 220.

The school is committed to equality of opportunity.

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.

Job Purpose

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Premises Manager to join our hard working and committed team to assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site and ensure a safe working environment.

Candidates must also have a willingness to further their own professional development by attending relevant courses and implementing new initiatives.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1. Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and taking remedial action if required

2. Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site

3. Procure quotes for routine maintenance work on school premises

4. Contribute to the management of the premises budget

5. Be responsible for other site staff including cleaning staff and grounds persons

6. Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)

7. Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site

8. Arrange emergency repairs

9. Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks

10. Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales

11. Monitor materials and stock and/order supplies

12. Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school

13. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

14. Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.

15. Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs.

16. Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example swimming pools and sports/theatrical equipment

17. Provide training on health and safety issues to other premises staff

18. Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements

19. Be a member of the School’s Governing body’s Premises Committee (full of Co-optees)

20. Be a member of the School’s Health and Safety Committee

21. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Grade: Level 5

Salary: £29,951 to £32,495 full time, full year

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm/7am to 3.30pm

40 hours per week, full year.

28 days of leave plus bank holidays if less than 5 years’ service.

33 days of leave plus bank holidays if more than 5 years’ service.

Leave must be taken during closure periods. Leave requests during term time are subject to line manager approval and minimum staffing requirements.

Closing Date: 31 March 2025 by 12pm

Interview Date: 7 April 2025

Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing kemball@kemballschool.co.uk or calling 01782 883120

Completed application forms should be emailed to:  kemball@kemballschool.co.uk

or alternatively posted to:

Kemball School

Beaconsfield Drive

Blurton
Stoke on Trent

ST3 3JD