Class Teacher, Bedelsford Chaucer Centre

Bedelsford School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Greater London is seeking passionate Class Teachers for a new satellite school for children with special educational needs. Responsibilities include delivering tailored lessons and monitoring student progress. The position requires QTS and experience in teaching children with SEND. This full-time role offers competitive pay within the Outer London Teachers Main pay scale, and supports professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Well‑being support

Employee Discounts

Pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children with SEND is required.
• You must be passionate about education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Ensure well‑being and safety of all pupils.

Skills

Creative

Adaptable

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent

Job description

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation

Salary: Outer London Teachers Main pay scale M1- M6 : £37,870.00 - £50,474.00

Location: Bedelsford Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden SM4 6PX

Working Pattern: Full time, Permanent

Start date: February 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) granted permission for Bedelsford School to open a temporary satellite site for children with special education needs in the London Borough of Merton in September 2025. Bedelsford Chaucer Centre will have capacity for 40 places in the first year with the potential to increase up to 80 children over a three-year period. The provision will be for children who have a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. This is likely to include Speech Language and Communication Needs and may also include Autism Spectrum Conditions and other associated areas of need.

The DfE has also given approval for OHCAT to open a brand new purpose-built Free School in Merton and the aim is that pupils and staff will transfer across to the new Free School when it is completed.

We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and innovative Class Teachers to join the team at our new satellite site. You will be responsible for delivering creative and differentiated lessons that support our pupils in their academic, social, and emotional development. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and families
• Use appropriate communication methods to support learning
• Monitor and report on pupil progress
• Ensure the well‑being and safety of all pupils

Key Requirements

• Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Has experience teaching children with SEND
• Is creative, adaptable, and passionate about education.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving well‑being, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees

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 Well‑being - We support employee well‑being 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)

Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.

Our Trust

The Bedelsford Chaucer Centre will be a satellite provision to Bedelsford School, which is part of Orchard Hill College 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.

To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.

Closing Date: 8th January 2026

Interviews will take place on : W / C 12th January 2026

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.