Class Teacher, Bedelsford Chaucer Centre

Teaching Vacancies; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Kingston upon Thames is seeking passionate Class Teachers to deliver creative lessons and support pupil development. You will work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to ensure individual learning needs are met. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have experience in teaching children with SEND. This role includes a variety of benefits promoting employee well-being, career progression, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career benefits and pathways for progression

Pension scheme enrollment

Employee wellbeing support with counselling

Discounts for teachers and employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching children with SEND.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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

• Rewards & Benefits: Career benefits - Orchard Hill College Academy Trust,
• 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)

Commitment to safeguarding

Bedelsford School is 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.