Vacancies
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:
Business Support Assistant
Grade: NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 4-5
Salary: £19,668.06 - £20,026.35 per annum (actual based on 37 hours per week)
Job Description:
We are looking for a Business Support Assistant to support the Inclusion Assistant and wider Inclusion Team in the administration of a range of procedures relating to the smooth running of the process for maintaining Education, Health and Care Plans in line with The SEND Code of Practice. The role will include but not limited to admin associated with the EHCP process and supporting other admin areas of the school during periods of staff absence.
If you are an organised and efficient administrator who can demonstrate professionalism as well as empathy and can model our core values we would like to hear from you. If you share our vision and dare to be different, come and join our talented team.
Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30 – 4pm Friday (37 hours per week). Term time plus 5 inset days and 3 weeks to be worked across school holidays, to include 2 weeks during the Summer holiday and 1 additional day at the start of every school holiday period.
We will consider flexible working patterns or part time.
Closing Date: Friday 8th December
Interview Date: Thursday 14th December
Higher Level Teaching Assistants
Salary: NJC Level 3-4 Point 13-17, Hours:36 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days
Job Description:
We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) who “Dare to be different”. This is a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning across the school and comes with additional responsibilities. If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you are an outstanding HLTA 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: Friday 8th December 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th December 2023
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 3
Salary: NJC Level 3A SEN Point 6-9, 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: Friday 8th December 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th December 2023
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 2
Salary: NJC Level 2A SEN Point 4-5, 32.5 hours per week, term time only 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: Friday 8th December 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th December
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
Salary: NJC Level 1D SEN Point 2-4, Term time only 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: Friday 8th December 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th December 2023
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.