PSHE & Careers Teacher

Apple Inc.; Adversane; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Orchard School in West Sussex is seeking a PSHE and Careers Teacher for full-time, permanent term-time role. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £37,800, dependent on experience. The school emphasises therapeutic care, SEMH needs, and building trusting relationships with vulnerable students.

The role requires QTS, the ability to motivate students, and flexibility to work in a small, supportive team. Driving is essential for the candidate. DBS checks will be arranged by the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• 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 PSHE, Careers, vocational subjects and ASDAN
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a hardworking, supportive small team
• The ability to teach other subjects
• Must be a driver, able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Apple Orchard School

Skills

Motivate young people

High expectations

Classroom management

PSHE/Careers delivery

ASDAN knowledge

Team player

Driver (manual & auto)

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PSHE & Careers Teacher

Start Date: 2026-09-15

Location: Adversane, West Sussex, GB, RH14 9

Application Deadline: 2026-10-15T03:02:26.157

Job Description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Salary: £28,000 £37,800, dependent on experience

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8.45am 4.30pm; Tuesday, 8.45am 5.00pm

About Our School

Apple Orchard is an expanding therapeutic community with a small secondary school attached. All students are looked-after and have SEMH challenges; as such, we are looking for a PSHE/Careers Teacher with a passion for working with those who are most vulnerable and who can build trusting, solid relationships.

Apple Orchard School is an integral part of a therapeutic community consisting of residential care and a therapy team. The Headteacher leads an experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants. Between them, they offer a wide range of subjects that draw from the National Curriculum and GCSE pathways as a starting point.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed professional to join in the continued development and success of the school.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• 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 PSHE, Careers, vocational subjects and ASDAN
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a hardworking, supportive small team
• The ability to teach other subjects
• Must be a driver, able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Apple Orchard School

Additional Information

Apple Orchard School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.