Beech Lodge is an exciting, rapidly growing, very special and different kind of place to work in. We empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. We offer collaboration and learning across ages and subjects. We believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff.
You will be joining an inspirational community who think deeply about both what they teach and how they teach it.
Current Vacancies; KS4 Class Teacher and Learning Support Assistants
KS4 Class Teacher
Full Time
September 2019
Class teacher wanted for a small class of Year 11 pupils who need a very nurturing approach and creative adaptation of the Secondary curriculum.
Most pupils are working towards Entry Level English and Maths qualifications and need someone who can bring these subjects alive and help them to achieve their functional skills qualifications and at the same time develop positive, nurturing relationships and life skills.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching pupils who have experienced developmental trauma, have an ASD diagnosis and/or who are dyslexic/dyscalculic is highly desirable. Unfortunately, this post is not suitable for NQTs.
You will be part of a large and supportive staff team. You must be adaptable, creative and resourceful – not daunted by flexible timetables and put nurture at the heart of everything you do.
Beech Lodge pay scale in line with MPS/Threshold
For more information please download a job description click here
To download an application form click here
Deadline for applications: Wednesday May 15th 2019
Please send your completed application form with covering letter to: Sarah Radford, Beech Lodge School, Stubbings Lane, Maidenhead SL6 6QL or email SRadford@beechlodgeschool.co.uk
Learning Support Assistants Wanted
Full Time
Required from September 2019
We are looking for dynamic, compassionate and energetic Learning Support Assistants to join our team from September 2019. We have positions in Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Beech Lodge school is an exciting, rapidly expanding school for children who have struggled in mainstream education. Our pupils really want friends but find friendships tricky. They need help to have the confidence to trust adults and to have a go with work that they don’t believe that they can do. They need help to understand their emotions and how to manage them. They need staff who will be accepting, curious and empathic.
Our pupils have many skills and talents, we are looking for staff who enjoy at least some of the following: playing dodge ball, football, taking part in outdoor education, long boarding, wood work, arts and crafts, board games, animal care etc.
You will expressly want a career in education and to work with vulnerable children. Experience working with children who have experienced developmental trauma and or dyslexia/dyscalculia is desirable. You will receive support and training, a competitive salary.
You will need to have good levels of written and spoken English, maths and be IT literate.
Interviews on receipt of suitably short-listed candidates.
Deadline for applications: June 3rd 2019
For more information please download a job description click here
To download an application form click here
Please send your completed application form with covering letter to:
Please send your completed application form with covering letter to: Sarah Radford, Beech Lodge School, Stubbings Lane, Maidenhead SL6 6QL or email SRadford@beechlodgeschool.co.uk
The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you're interested in working with us but our current vacancies aren't a match for your skills and experience, we'd still be pleased to hear from you. Please email your current CV with details of the type of work you're looking for to admin@beechlodgeschool.co.uk
(NB: We do not accept unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies.)