Class Teacher

Bedelsford School; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational institution in Kingston upon Thames seeks a qualified teacher to provide exceptional education for pupils with special educational needs. The role involves preparing lessons, managing teaching assistants, and ensuring pupil progress in a supportive environment. Opportunities for professional development are available, along with competitive pay and a variety of employee benefits including pension schemes and well-being support.

Benefits

Pathways for progression

Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Have qualified teacher status.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Have a thorough knowledge of best SEN practice.
• Have a commitment to the use of ICT for communication and curriculum access.
• Have knowledge of relevant recent educational legislation, reforms and initiatives.
• Have a clear vision of the essential features of excellence in a special school.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing lessons.
• Teaching according to student’s educational needs.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' development.
• Managing teaching assistants and liaising with therapists.
• Delivering after school clubs.
• Supporting musical hydrotherapy provision.

Skills

Qualified teacher status

Excellent classroom practitioner

Knowledge of best SEN practice

Commitment to ICT for communication

Understanding of educational legislation

Vision of excellence in special education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary & Location

Salary : Outer London Teachers Main Pay (Scale SP1-SP6) £37,870 – £50,474 per annum plus SEN allowance £2,787. Existing UPS points will be honoured for the right candidate.

Location : Bedelsford School, Grange Road, KT1 2QZ

Working Pattern

Full time

About the School

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school located in Kingston, providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. We support a diverse group of students with a wide range of physical disabilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning needs, and complex health conditions.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School is committed to evidence‑based practice. We draw on the latest developments in neuroscience and educational research to continually enhance the skills of our staff. Every member of our team is trained to understand how each pupil learns uniquely and is supported in delivering tailored teaching strategies that help our students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing lessons
• Teaching, according to student’s educational needs, the assigned pupils
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Having regard to the curriculum and policies for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class
• To manage a team of teaching assistants and liaise with therapists and other professionals who work with the pupils.
• Delivery of After School Clubs that promote academic development or / and extracurricular activities.
• Support the provision of musical hydrotherapy within the school.

Key Requirements

• Have qualified teacher status.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Have a thorough knowledge of best SEN practice.
• Have a commitment to the use of ICT for communication and curriculum access.
• Have knowledge of relevant recent educational legislation, reforms and initiatives.
• Have a clear vision of the essential features of excellence in a special school.

Rewards & Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Our Trust

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre‑school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the School directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date

26th November 2025

Interview Date

Week Commencing 1st December 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.