Class Teacher

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school based in Kingston which provides innovative education and a supportive environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school provides places for 120 pupils with a wide range of physical disabilities including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and complex health needs.

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.

In September 2025 the Bedelsford Chaucer Centre satellite site will open in Merton. In its first year it will offer places to 40 pupils and will have the potential to increase up to 80 children over a three-year period. It will provide places 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.

Bedelsford School keenly takes account of the development of neuroscientific knowledge and research to develop the skills of the staff team. Staff are trained to understand the unique way pupils learn and are supported to implement the teaching strategies to ensure pupils make the maximum progress.

It is essential that you have experience of working with or caring for children. Working within a school and with children with disabilities is desirable, however not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher.

• Has experience in special educational needs.

• Has the ability to inspire and develop pupils to achieve their full potential.

• Has excellent classroom management skills.

We offer you:

• Pupils who love coming to school.

• Support from a happy friendly team of committed professionals.

• A well-resourced and pleasant working environment.

• A central location with excellent transport links.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development

• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 14 academy schools and Central Teams

• Choice of Term time or Term time + 2 weeks working pattern with all school holidays and public and Bank holidays

• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)which has life cover and financial protection for your family.

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee referral scheme

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Home electronics scheme

• Line management and regular clinical supervision

• Opportunities for continuing professional development

• A supportive and friendly team

• A small caseload

• A flexible and innovative approach to therapy provision

Closing Date: Wednesday October 8th 2025

Interviews will take place on: W/C October 13th 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.