Class Teacher – Maternity Cover, Bedelsford School

Salary: MPS and SEN Allowance £2,539 Existing UPS points will be honoured for the right candidate

Location: Bedelsford School, Grange Road, Kingston, KT1 2QZ

Hours:  Full Time

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school based in Kingston which provides innovative education and a supportive environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school provides places for 120 pupils with a wide range of physical disabilities including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and complex health needs.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School keenly takes account of the development of neuroscientific knowledge and research to develop the skills of the staff team. Staff are trained to understand the unique way pupils learn and are supported to implement the teaching strategies to ensure pupils make the maximum progress. To find out more about us visit www.bedelsfordschool.org

We are seeking a Class Teacher to cover a maternity vacancy from September 2024.

It is essential that you have experience of working with or caring for children. Working within a school and with children with disabilities is desirable, however not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

·        Is a qualified teacher.

·        Ideally is innovative and create with experience in special educational needs.

·        Ideally has the ability to inspire and develop pupils to achieve their full potential.

·        Ideally has excellent classroom management skills.

We offer you:

·        Pupils who love learning at school.

·        Support from a happy friendly team of committed professionals, in an environment which values and promotes staff wellbeing.

·        A well-resourced and pleasant working environment.

·        Meaningful investment in your CPD, with clear career progression opportunities.

·        A central location with excellent transport links.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Maria Hartzenberg via email MHartzenberg@bedelsfordschool.org to arrange a time to speak with Emmet Murphy, Headteacher. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact MHartzenberg@bedelsfordschool.org

 Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 18th April 2024

Interviews W/C 29th April 2024

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.