At Orchard Meadow School we are looking for someone with experience, energy, enthusiasm and a hard-working ethos to join our happy school. Orchard Meadow School is a school with a commitment to high standards and teamwork.
Our Early Years Unit has recently undergone an exciting full transformation being fully rebuilt and redesigned to create an impressive indoor and outdoor environments to both work and learn in. We are proud to be an inclusive and successful school serving a diverse community. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our fantastic staff team.
If you are an experienced practitioner with a passion to make a difference, then we want to hear from you. Alongside your teaching, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with others developing your professional capital. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership team and the opportunities that come with United Learning.
United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’– pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
We are looking for candidates who:
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Are an excellentA specialism or additional training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
- Are confidentin the classroom and understand how children with SEND, learn.
- Have high expectationsof what can be achieved.
- Seek to build positiverelationships with children.
- Are flexiblewith a good sense of humour and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.
- Are able to work to their own initiativeas well as part of a team.
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status.
- Are confident and excitedabout using and embracing IT and outdoor learning in their practice.
- Are flexible, hardworkingand have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our young learners.
- Are keen to explore leadership
- A genuine passionfor inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.
This is your chance to be part of our newly refurbished Early Years provision that prioritises the individual needs and successes of every child. If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us, we invite you to visit our school. To arrange a visit to see our school, please email
[email protected], we look forward to meeting you.
If you feel you would be suitable to work within our supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you!
Closing date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 22nd June 2026
(Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.)
Orchard Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
