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Come and Join us at the Chiltern School!
The commitment and support of our staff is a priority for us at the Chiltern School.
We take staff wellbeing seriously and recognise the importance of ensuring all staff have a healthy work life balance, whilst ensuring best outcomes for our pupils.
Our staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to helping our pupils unlock their full potential and lead fulfilled lives.
Recognised as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in October 2017, we are a unique school where all staff are valued and appreciated, where we have high expectations of each other but are committed to a model of development based on coaching principles.
We provide a stimulating learning environment for pupils who have a wide range of needs from communication and interaction; cognition and learning; physical, sensory and medical; social, emotional and mental health.
We understand the importance of developing and sustaining the learning environment required for our pupils to flourish. As such, we offer unique benefits to enhance the day-to-day working life at the Chiltern School. These include, but are not limited to:
- Endless opportunities for continuing professional development, from accredited certificates to Master’s and National Leader Programmes.
- The chance to work with a dedicated team of experienced professionals who are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive, who are forward thinking leaders, with the latest resources and a commitment to support all staff at whatever stage of their career.
- A wealth of enrichment opportunities, including guest speakers, external trips and a range of projects throughout the year.
Join us as we embark on our journey to become an Outstanding Centre of Excellence for SEND.
The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Please can application forms be electronically sent to recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk
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We are currently advertising the following vacancies:
BSL Therapeutic Support Assistant
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience, Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days
Job Description:
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Early Years Teacher (SEND)
Salary: MPS/UPS - plus SEN allowance
Job Description:
We are looking for an Early Years Teacher who “Dares to be different” to join us. If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you are an outstanding teacher with the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team.
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.
The Chiltern School aspires to be a forward thinking ‘Centre of Excellence’, where we put the pupils at the heart of all decision making. We endeavour to take a holistic approach, valuing the whole child.
Our curriculum is innovative and bespoke so teaching our young people involves a variety of different skills.
We welcome applications from NQTs and teachers with mainstream or special school experience.
For more information please contact recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
Learning Support Assistant - Level 3
Grade: NJC Level 3A SEN Point 6-9
Salary: £20,741.27-£21,751.03 per annum, Hours: 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days
Job Description:
We are looking for Learning Support Assistant Level 3 staff who “Dare to be different”. If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you are an outstanding Learning Support Assistant with the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team.
The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025
For more information please contact recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk.
School Health Care Assistant
Grade: NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 4-5
Salary: £15,792.59 - £16,042.39 - per annum (actual)
Job Description:
We are seeking School Health Care Assistants to join us to assist pupils and staff deliver daily personal care and medical needs.
This post would suit someone with experience in personal care and medical processes within a school setting with the ability to respond and communicate empathetically with children and young adults.
If you would like to join a team that is relentless in their pursuit of excellence, please apply.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (9am to 3pm) term time plus 5 inset days
Closing date: Sunday 18th June 2025
Interview Date: Monday 9th June 2025
Learning Support Assistant - Level 2
Grade: NJC Level 2A SEN Point 4-5
Salary: £18,663.98-£19,959.19 per annum (based on 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days)
Job Description:
We are looking for Learning Support Assistant Level 2 staff who “Dare to be different”. If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you are an outstanding Learning Support Assistant with the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team.
The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
We can offer flexible working hours for this post.
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025 & Friday 6th June 2025
For more information please contact recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk.
Please complete an application form and equal opportunities form to apply. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk no later than 9am on the closing date.
Learning Support Assistant - Level 1
Grade: NJC Level 1D SEN Point 2-4
Salary: £18,091.91-£18,663.98 per annum (based on 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days)
Job Description:
We are looking for Learning Support Assistant Level 1 staff who “Dare to be different”. If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you have the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team.
The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
We can offer flexible working hours for this post.
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 & Thursday 5th June 2025
For more information please contact recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk.
Please complete an application form and equal opportunities form to apply. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk no later than 9am on the closing date.