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Secondary Class Teacher

Secondary Class Teacher

The Chiltern School

Central Bedfordshire

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2015 or sooner
Apply by:
26 September 2014

Job overview

Two Posts

The Chiltern School is Growing!

This Area Special School is expanding to meet increased need and to fulfil new responsibilities.

New classes means New Jobs

We are looking to appoint teachers who:

  • Are passionate about teaching
  • Inspire pupils to learn
  • Have outstanding communication skills
  • Are innovative and dynamic.

We can offer:

  • Pupils who are eager to learn
  • A well-resourced school
  • Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues and Governors
  • Our commitment to your professional development.

The Chiltern School is an all age area Special school for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including MLD and additional needs, SLD, PMLD and Autism and Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

We welcome applications from NQTs and teachers with mainstream or special school experience. Visits to this split site school are encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting Mrs L Snape.

Application packs are available from Mrs L Snape, Headteacher's PA, or the school website.
email: lsnape@chiltern.beds.sch.uk  www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am 26th September 2014
Interviews: Primary Site 10th October 2014, Secondary Site 8th October 2014.

The Chiltern School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and vulnerable adults.
We expect all members of the school community to share this commitment.

The Chiltern School, Primary Site, Beech Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 3LY
The Chiltern School, Secondary Site, Regis Education Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis LU5 5PX

Head Teacher: Mrs S A Crosbie OBE

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About The Chiltern School

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+44 1582 866972

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Welcome to The Chiltern School – Where we “Dare To Be Different”

The Chiltern School is an Area Special School in Central Bedfordshire. Our school offers all through education from 3-19 years. Our experienced staff provide stimulating learning opportunities addressing the needs of pupils with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have associated needs which include communication and social interaction, physical, sensory and medical. We were rated a Good school by OFSTED in October 2017, join us as we embark on our journey to become an Outstanding Centre of Excellence for SEND.

Our vision is to develop children who are happy, confident, inquisitive and independent.

Our curriculum is highly personalised, pupils follow different pathways to meet their changing needs, with a strong emphasis on celebrating the small steps. We have a caring yet purposeful environment where high expectations, good manners and positive relationships are nurtured.

Staff work together, expertly and enthusiastically, we provide high quality opportunities for continuous professional development, promote action research and use evidence based practice to enrich our own learning.

We believe that the individual is at the heart of everything we do, everyone is valued and our differences are celebrated. It is our aim that as members of the Chiltern Family:

  • Everyone will thrive
  • Everyone will feel safe, happy and fulfilled 
  • Everyone will want to explore the world
  • Everyone will acknowledge, encourage and nurture strengths and talents
  • Everyone will be able to engage in positive and healthy relationships
  • Everyone will have the determination to take the next step
  • Everyone will challenge themselves when presented with opportunities for personal and development 
  • Everyone will be encouraged to express themselves, make choices and engage in decision making about issues that affect their lives

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Applications closed