Class Teacher

Rivertree Free School; Kempston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivertree Free School, part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT), is seeking a Class Teacher to join our inclusive provision for pupils with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and complex medical needs.

You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, design personalised lessons, and work with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to support EHCPs and pupil development in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential and experience with pupils with SEND is required.
• Commitment to child-centred learning and inclusive practices.
• Ability to design personalised, engaging lessons for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to pupils with SEND.
• Design and deliver personalised, engaging lessons to support individual needs.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom where pupils can access the curriculum and develop skills.
• Plan and teach lessons aligned with EHCPs and pupil progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Engaging teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT) has expanded its provision based at Rivertree Free School, our newly built, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened in February 2025. Rivertree joined the others in our Trust providing education to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Our Academies, supported by the Trust, provide an environment which is welcoming, nurturing, calm, safe and purposeful. BILTT's vision is to continue to develop a high performing SEND Multi Academy Trust that delivers the very best educational experiences for pupils regardless of their starting points.

As Rivertree Free School welcomed an increasing pupil cohort in September 2026, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our school community.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children with special educational needs and can contribute to a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and best practices to improve pupil outcomes.

The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to pupils in a nurturing, inclusive environment for children with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs, and severe learning difficulties. All pupils have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the Class Teacher will be responsible for designing and delivering personalised, engaging lessons that support each pupil’s individual needs and development.

Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals, the Class Teacher will create a safe, supportive, and inspiring classroom where every child can access the curriculum, build essential skills, and thrive.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, along with experience of working with children or young people with special educational needs. A strong understanding of inclusive practices and a commitment to child-centred learning are key.

We are looking to recruit a Class Teacher who:

• Is passionate about securing the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND
• Is committed, enthusiastic and self-reflective
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Wants learning in their classroom to be fun, engaging, relevant and functional
• Can offer personalised, sequential learning to ensure good or better progress of pupils.

What we can offer you:

• A chance to work with our incredible ad inspiring pupils
• A specialist, determined, committed and friendly staff team
• A thorough induction programme and continuing professional development that is responsive to individual needs, interests, and aspirations
• A well-resourced and inspiring learning environment
• A school that is part of a dynamic multi-academy trust (BILTT)
• Membership of the TPS
• New challenges every day - balanced with lots of joy!

Part of the interview will be to plan and teach a lesson. Those who are invited for an interview will receive the task ahead of the interview date.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, right to work check, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and we will ask job applicants to declare convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview to assess their suitability to work with children. In addition, online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.