Class Teacher for Informal Learners

Chiltern; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chiltern School invites applications for a Class Teacher for Informal Learners. We support pupils aged 3-19 with moderate to profound learning needs, and seek an outstanding teacher who can inspire creative, student-centred learning.

ECTs are welcome, and applicants with mainstream or special school experience will be considered. The role is permanent with flexible term time, starting January 2027, and offers a collaborative, inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• ECTs are welcome
• Applicants with mainstream or special school experience will be considered
• We are an equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils who follow an informal curriculum with complex learning, communication and sensory needs
• Engage pupils in motivating and creative learning
• Collaborate with a talented team to deliver holistic education across the 3–19 age range

Job description

Class Teacher for Informal Learners at The Chiltern School

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/CS/75923

Location: Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance

Closing Date: Midnight, Wed 7th Oct, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): 19/10/2026

About this Role

We are looking for teachers who "Dare to be different" to join us.

The Chiltern School is an Area Special School in Central Bedfordshire. Our school offers all through education from 3-19 years. Our experienced staff provide stimulating learning opportunities addressing the needs of pupils with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have associated needs which include communication and social interaction, physical, sensory and medical.

The Chiltern School aspires to be a forward thinking 'Centre of Excellence', where we put the pupils at the heart of all decision making. We endeavour to take a holistic approach, valuing the whole child.

Our curriculum is innovative and bespoke so teaching our young people involves a variety of different skills. Due to our expanding size and increasing numbers of pupils, we have vacancies within our secondary age phase for teachers to work with pupils who follow an informal curriculum and have complex learning, communication and sensory needs.

If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you are an outstanding teacher with the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team.

We welcome applications from ECTs and teachers with mainstream or special school experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you are an outstanding teacher with the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team.

We welcome applications from ECTs and teachers with mainstream or special school experience.

The Chiltern School is an Area Special School in Central Bedfordshire. Our school offers all through education from 3-19 years. Our experienced staff provide stimulating learning opportunities addressing the needs of pupils with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have associated needs which include communication and social interaction, physical, sensory and medical.

The Chiltern School aspires to be a forward thinking 'Centre of Excellence', where we put the pupils at the heart of all decision making. We endeavour to take a holistic approach, valuing the whole child.

Our curriculum is innovative and bespoke so teaching our young people involves a variety of different skills. Due to our expanding size and increasing numbers of pupils, we have vacancies within our secondary age phase for teachers to work with pupils who follow an informal curriculum and have complex learning, communication and sensory needs.