Class Teacher

Rivertree Free School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Needs
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + SEN

Class Teacher job summary

Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT) is thrilled to introduce Rivertree Free School, our newly built, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened in February 2025.This school will join the others in our trust providing education to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Our Academies, supported by the Trust, provide an environment which is welcoming, nurturing, calm, safe and purposeful. BILTT’s vision is to continue to develop a high performing SEND Multi Academy Trust that delivers the very best educational experiences for pupils regardless of their starting points. 

As Rivertree Free School prepares to welcome an increasing pupil cohort in September 2025, we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers for EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Key Stage 3.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children with special educational needs and can contribute to a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and best practices to improve pupil outcomes.

Successful applicants will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to pupils at Rivertree Free School — a nurturing, inclusive environment for children with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs, and severe learning difficulties. All pupils have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the Class Teacher will be responsible for designing and delivering personalised, engaging lessons that support each pupil’s individual needs and development.

Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals, the Class Teacher will create a safe, supportive, and inspiring classroom where every child can access the curriculum, build essential skills, and thrive.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, along with experience of working with children or young people with special educational needs. A strong understanding of inclusive practices and a commitment to child-centred learning are key.

If you would like to be part of shaping and growing our fabulous new school, please apply via MyNewTerm.

Should you have any questions about the role or wish to discuss it further, please email caran.kaler@biltt.org

Closing date for applications: 12 midday on 23rd April 2025

Interview date: Friday 2nd May 2025

Start Date: 1st September 2025

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, right to work check, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and we will ask job applicants to declare convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview to assess their suitability to work with children. In addition, online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Rivertree Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• School size: Up to 200 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rivertree Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rivertree-free-school

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