Vacancies

Admin Officer

Location: Chiltern Wood School – (Studley Green)

Grade: Range 2 – Range 3 DOE (£21,879 - £26,295 FTE)

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Responsible to: HR Manager

Chiltern Wood School is a Special School currently supporting over 200 students ranging from ages 3 to 19 years. We are currently based on two sites and are expanding to a third site in September 2024 – Studley Green.

As part of the expansion of our site, we are actively recruiting another Admin Officer to join our team. The Admin Officer will present an efficient and professional approach to the running of a busy school office. Alongside other duties, the Admin Officer will be the first point of contact to visitors entering the school and will be expected to present a professional and welcoming manner supporting all stakeholders. The successful candidate will build professional working relationships with all departments across the school ensuring prompt and effective communication at all times; assisting with a full range of duties to support all departments, including correspondence with external agencies, coordination of meetings and maintenance of pupil records.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative role – school experience, whilst desirable, is not essential. We are aiming to recruit and appoint after the May half term to allow ample time for a full handover in preparation of the opening of the new site.

This role will work collaboratively with the HR Manger and wider Admin function as well as site staff at Studley Green, therefore it is imperative that the successful candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, to ensure that they are able to work effectively with all key stakeholders.

For more information in respect of the job role, please refer to the School’s website for a full job description and application form.

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS, qualifications and reference checks.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Closing Date: 22nd April 2024.

Applications to: HR@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Caretaker - Studley Green

Location: Chiltern Wood School – (Studley Green)

Grade: Range 2 DOE (£24,879 - £26,961 FTE)

Hours: 17.5 Hours - Monday - Friday, term time plus 4 weeks (42 weeks in total)

Responsible to: Facilities Manager

Chiltern Wood School is a Special School currently supporting over 200 students ranging from ages 3 to 19 years. We are currently based on two sites (Cressex / Downley) and are expanding to a third site in September 2024 – Studley Green.

As part of the expansion of our school, we are actively recruiting a Caretaker to join or team.

The primary purpose of this post is to carry out a range of duties which contribute to the maintenance, repair and security of the school’s buildings and facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the school premises are kept clean, tidy and in a presentable condition at all times and that it provides a safe and secure environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

From time to time the caretaker may be required to support at our other school sites, but will mostly situated at our Studley Green site.

Whilst the new site will not be operational until September 2024, it is our aim to recruit this position for a May/June start to support with workload at our other sites. On that basis, it is preferable that the successful candidate does hold a full UK driving licence.

It is envisaged that the hours of work will be 7:30am – 9:30am / 4:00pm- 5:30pm – though there may be a level of flexibility regarding this for the right candidate.

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS, qualifications and reference checks.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Closing Date: 15^th April 2024.

For full details, virtual tours and an application form please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Applications to: HR@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Gemstones – Classroom Teacher and Department Lead (Downley)

Primary ASC/SLD

Salary – DOE £30,000 - £46,525

TLR 2 - £3,214 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a class teacher and Department Leader to join our Gemstones department (KS1-KS2 ASC/SLD) at our lovely Downley site– working with children with severe and complex learning difficulties, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition. We welcome applications from those who have previously taught in mainstream schools and ECTs.

We are actively recruiting for a Classroom Teacher and Department Lead to join/oversee our Gemstones Department.

This is an exciting opening for someone who is hoping to take on additional responsibility and is a wonderful career progression opportunity.

As Class Teacher the successful candidate will work in our primary department for pupils with complex learning, social and sensory needs. In addition, will have a strong desire to work with a challenging and rewarding group of pupils, and understand how to build positive relationships with pupils, their families and supporting professionals. These departments have a strong emphasis on “learning for life” and preparing the children for early adulthood. Communication, regulation and life skills are at the core of our curriculum.

Further Department Lead Accountability:-

Monitoring the quality of teaching of classes of age and ability range; this to include moderating outcomes for pupils, book/work scrutiny, planning scrutiny and monitoring home/school contact
Developing the quality of teaching within age range and specialism through research and practice
Preparation for adulthood – needs more information Embedding Preparation for Adulthood Skills across the department

Specific responsibilities:

The post-holder provides a clear direction for the work of teachers within the age range and ability, promoting high standards through personal involvement in collaboration with the headteacher and senior leaders. The postholder ensures that:

There is a clear rationale to the work undertaken within the age range and specialism, reported to governors and shared with school stakeholders
There is rigorous monitoring, evaluation and development of the methods used in teaching within the age range and specialism.
The views of relevant stakeholders, including parents and pupils, are sought and used to evaluate and further develop wider curriculum and assessment work pertaining to the age range and specialism.
Links with parents, including the involvement of the parent ambassador, contribute to pupils’ learning within the age range and at home.

In addition to all these specific responsibilities the post-holder may be required to undertake any additional responsibility within the areas of accountability that might reasonably be deemed to be part of the job.

These responsibilities may be reviewed at any time with due consultation.

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level, online searches and satisfactory references

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Closing Date: 22^nd March 2024

Interviews: w/c 25^th March 2024 TBC

For full details and an application form please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Applications To: HR@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Senior Support Assistant

(Cressex Site)

36 hrs per week term time + INSET days (39 weeks per year)

Bucks Pay Range 3.16 FTE: £24,310 per annum - Actual pay £20,060 per annum

We are seeking dynamic Senior Support Assistants to work closely alongside our class teachers to deliver high quality, meaningful education to our pupils. Our school vision is “Success Through Well-Being”, with our primary focus on independent living skills, community involvement, effective communication and self-regulation. We are looking for senior support staff with strong leadership and organisational skills who can lead a class of up to 8 students during the class teacher’s PPA, as well as support the class teacher. This is a perfect opportunity for those who are looking for teaching / leading experience and those considering completing a teaching qualification in the future. If you are a hardworking, flexible team player, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

Teaching and Learning

Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the class teacher, line manager and other school staff.
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes and curriculum target setting for pupils and help monitor their progress.
Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
Work with other professionals, such as therapists and psychologists, as necessary.
Assist with the maintenance of pupil records.
Support pupils with a range of special needs and help develop their social skills.
Plan and prepare one morning or afternoon lesson per week with support from the class teacher.
Lead class to allow class teacher time for planning, preparation and assessment.
Supervise class to cover short-term absence of class teacher as required.

Administrative Duties

Ensure learning journals effectively captures pupils progress, under the direction of the class teacher.
Daily communication with parents
Timely reporting of behaviour, medical, and safeguarding information.

Standards and Quality Assurance

Support the aims and ethos of the school.
Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
Attend team and staff meetings as required.
Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the class teacher.
Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.

Other duties and responsibilities

Attend to the physical well-being of pupils as appropriate to their individual needs, including personal care.
Actively supervise pupils at the beginning and end of the day, including escorting to transport.
Actively supervise and engage pupils in a range of activities during break and lunchtimes.
Undertake Team Teach training and be prepared to undertake any training necessary to support professional development.
Undertake Child Protection training in accordance with Bucks Council guidance.

Applications: Please send a completed non-teaching application form to hr@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk quoting SSA Application

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

Range 1b.6 – 1b.10

Term time only, 38 weeks per annum

Up to 20 hours per week (10am – 2pm daily)

We are currently seeking hard-working individuals to join our class teams as Midday Supervisors. Working as part of a team, with students with complex ASD, to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children at lunchtimes under the direction of the appropriate person as identified by the school, the successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school who have varying special needs.

A full job description can be found below. If you are interested in working with our children and supporting with the lunch time period, we would love to hear from you.

As a school, our focus is to continually improve our teaching and learning offering, and aim to secure only the very best outcomes for our pupils through high quality provision and practice. Visits to the school are keenly encouraged and a discussion with a senior leader is highly recommended. Please visit our school website to take a virtual tour of our departments or contact the school to arrange a tour.

Applications To: HR@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, Online Searches, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

Class Teachers

(Downley site)

( SLD/ complex medical needs/ PMLD KS1/2/3)

MPS/UPS (£30,000-£46,525+ SEN point (£2,539)

Chiltern Wood School is a Special School currently supporting over 200 students ranging from ages 3 to 19 years, located across two sites in Cressex and Downley. We offer the opportunity to become part of a team of caring professionals, contributing purposefully to meeting the special educational needs of children in the High Wycombe area. You will be well supported by welcoming and knowledgeable staff within a well-run, hard-working school which holds as its core value the wellbeing of its pupils, parents and staff.

Our Downley Site caters for pupils who have severe learning difficulties, many with complex medical needs and additional communication, physical and sensory needs as well as children with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with Autism Spectrum Condition.

We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with our pupils, their families and supporting professionals to enable communication, physical, social and emotional development for each individual. We have extensive facilities on site to support this development and provide learning opportunities through a variety of experiences, lessons, routines and extra curricular activities.

As a school, we strive to continually improve our practice, and aim to secure only the very best outcomes for our pupils through high quality provision and practice. Previous experience is desired but not essential.

Applications To: HR@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, Online Searches, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

Class Teacher - Cressex site

MPS/UPS+ SEN (£30,000-£46,525 2,539)

We have a vacancy for a teacher in our school – working with children with severe and complex learning difficulties, including those with medical conditions. We welcome applications from those who have previously taught in mainstream schools, ECTs and UQTs

We have a vacancy for a teacher in our school – working with children with severe and complex learning difficulties, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition. We welcome applications from those who have previously taught in mainstream schools and ECTs

We have an opportunity for Class Teachers to work in our Secondary department for pupils with complex learning, social and sensory needs. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to work with a challenging and rewarding group of pupils, and understand how to build positive relationships with pupils, their families and supporting professionals. These departments have a strong emphasis on “learning for life” and preparing the children for early adulthood. Communication, regulation and life skills are at the core of our curriculum.

As a school, we strive to continually improve our teaching and learning offer, and aim to secure only the very best outcomes for our pupils through high quality provision and practice. Visits to the school are keenly encouraged and a discussion with a senior leader is highly recommended. Please visit our school website to take a virtual tour of our departments or contact the school to arrange a tour.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We are ideally looking for someone to join our team at the start of the Summer Term, though applicants available from September 2024 will also be considered.

Applications To: HR@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Full Time and Part Time Teaching Assistants

Term time (38 weeks per year) INSET Days claimed as overtime as required.

Hours: 32.45 hours per week between the hours of 8.15am – 15.45pm with additional hour on Tuesday ad-hoc for training (to 4.45pm)

Part time positions (if available) are for 2 -4 days per week

Bucks Pay Range 1b – R2 FTE: £20,297- £23,961 per annum Full Time Equivalent

Actual pay £14,856 - £17,538 per annum based on 32.45 hours per week

We have opportunities for full and part-time Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated class teams. You will be well supported by experienced and welcoming staff within a well-run, hard-working school which holds as its core value the wellbeing of its pupils, parents and staff.

Downley site vacancies are based in Woodland Department, catering for pupils who have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties or Severe Learning Difficulties with additional physical and sensory needs.

Cressex site vacancies are based across all departments, working with children with severe learning difficulties and complex ASD.

We have extensive facilities on site to support this development and provide learning opportunities through a variety of experiences, lessons and routines.

If you are interested in learning how to contribute purposefully to the educational and social development of children and young people and you feel you have the qualities to successfully attend to their welfare and emotional needs, please view our website to take a virtual tour of the departments or contact the school office for further details.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

Applications via non-teaching application form to: hr@chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Supply Teaching Assistants

BUCKS Pay Range 1B.6 – 1B.10: £11.89-£12.43 per hour

Daily Rate: £77.29 - £80.79

Term time only

8.30-3.30pm (30 minute break)

Training and CPD available

Would you like to be part of a hard-working and welcoming school team, but need more flexibility during term time? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for supply teaching assistants to join our school to work flexibly across term time. Our school’s vision is “Success Through Wellbeing”, and we strongly believe that the wellbeing of our staff is vital to support the wellbeing of our pupils. As well as this, consistency and familiar faces are very important to our children.

Therefore, we are seeking to hire supply teaching assistants in order to provide flexibility to concentrate on other commitments when needed, take holidays during term time or give short notice of availability. Having a selection of known Chiltern Wood supply teaching assistants will provide a familiar face to the children, as well as ensure our supply staff are appropriately trained and have the right experience to support our pupils.

Chiltern Wood School is a 3-19 special needs school catering for children with complex needs including sensory processing needs and autism spectrum disorder. We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with our pupils, their families and supporting professionals to enable communication, physical, social and emotional development for each individual. We have extensive facilities on site to support this development and provide learning opportunities through a variety of experiences, lessons and routines.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

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