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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:
Pastoral Support Worker
Grade: NJC Level 3-4 (SEN) Point 13-17
Salary: £23,195.66 - £ 24,758.07 per annum (actual)
Job Description:
We are looking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of our students.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a pastoral role or similar to provide a complementary service to the work of Phase Leaders and Teachers to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning both within and outside school and assist in raising aspirations.
If this sounds like the role for you, join us to make a difference in the lives of our young people.
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 6th October 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: Midnight Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interview Date: Friday 3rd October 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
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: Midnight Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 2nd October 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
Cleaner
Salary: £8,058.90 per annum
Job Description:
Are you hardworking, reliable and take pride in cleaning to a high standard? We require cleaners to work during term time + extra deep cleaning days in school holidays.
Successful candidates will be responsible for cleaning according to applicable guidelines using a variety of methods/equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Hours of work are 13.75 per week (3.15pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday) term time plus 2 weeks in the school holidays for deep cleaning.
Please complete an application form and equal opportunities form to apply. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@chiltern.beds.sch.uk by no later than the closing date.
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed