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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:
Business Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Grade: NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 4-5
Salary: £24,404 - £24,790 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.
We have a vacancy to cover a maternity leave which is expected to start at the beginning of the Autumn Term in September 2025. 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, 8.30am – 4.00pm 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: Sunday 6th July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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: Monday 30th June 2025 Midnight
Interview date: Monday 7th July 2025