Current Staff Vacancies

Interim Deputy Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)
Full Time – Fixed Term (Autumn Term in the first instance)
Leadership Scale 12-16

Bettridge is a Special School for pupils aged 2-19 who have a wide range of learning difficulties ranging from moderate to profound.  Many have challenging behaviours and complex medical needs.  A focus on empowering and supporting pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes is central to the role of all staff members.    

Bettridge School is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to lead teaching and learning across our school for the Autumn term, with a potential for this role to continue if required by the school. This is an exciting opportunity to drive curriculum development, quality assurance, and staff professional development while working collaboratively with our headteacher and senior leadership team.

You will work alongside a range of key stakeholders, including effective Line Management of Assistant Headteachers, SENCo, and the pastoral team. You will work collaboratively with Assistant Headteachers and Curriculum Subject Leaders to plan strategically for their areas of leadership responsibility, including ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation. 

We’re looking for an experienced leader with strong communication and coaching skills who is committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners. This is an opportunity to join our supportive, values-driven community where staff wellbeing and professional development are at the heart of what we do.

 If you’re passionate about making a real impact on teaching and learning, we’d love to hear from you.

 Preference will be given to candidates with experience of working with children with severe learning difficulties who may exhibit some challenging behaviours.

 Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, this can be found on our website.

 We can offer you:-

• The chance to work as part of our excellent professional team.
• A supportive, values-driven school community.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A well-organised specialist curriculum.
• Exemplary role models in the use of methodologies such as Total Communication and Team Teach.
• Professional partnerships with other schools and organisations as part of the wider community.

 You will offer us:-

• Experienced leadership with strong communication and coaching skills.
• A track record of driving curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils.
• The ability to work collaboratively with our headteacher and senior leadership team to make a real impact on teaching and learning.
• A strong interest in and understanding of methodologies that allow our pupils to be successful learners.
• The ability to contribute to the multi-professional team.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please email bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange a date and time to speak with our Head Teacher.

All of our policies can be found on our school website, www.bettridgeschool.co.uk, these include our safeguarding and child protection policy.

To apply, please log on to our website www.bettridgeschool.co.uk where you will find the application form and more information about the school. If you would like a tour of the school please email bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk to register your interest.

Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted), to be received by MIDDAY on the closing date.  Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: Midday Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews on: TBC

Health Needs TA 1:1 x 2 (separate pupils)

Fixed Term 1 Year, in the first instance

Grade 7 (Point 21) £33,143 p.a. pro-rata

We are seeking to appoint two Health Needs Designated Teaching Assistants to support two individual pupils. The persons recruited will work as part of a class team at Bettridge School.  The new Teaching Assistants will be given full training for the specific health needs of the individual child. Their priority will be to co-ordinate with the team to provide 1:1 care for the individual child’s health needs. The Teaching Assistants will be required to liaise with Medical professionals and parents. 30 hours per week, 8.45am-3.15pm with half an hour unpaid lunch.

 We are looking for staff who are resilient and flexible and have the ability to work as part of a team to promote a love of learning for all our young people across all ages, abilities and needs within the school.

If you are interested in this position, the Job Description and Person Specification can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Please then download the application form, also below, and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk

Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted). If you would like a tour of the school on please contact bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews on: TBC

PART TIME CLASS TEACHER FTE 0.6 (Monday to Wednesday)

1 x Fixed Term Post – until 31^st August 2027

Start Date : 1^st September 2026

Main Scale/UPS plus SEN allowance

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated teacher. The successful candidate will be able to work with flexibility and enthusiasm as part of a multi-professional team. Preference will be given to candidates with experience of working with children with severe learning difficulties who may exhibit some challenging behaviours.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

We can offer you:-

The chance to work as part of our excellent professional team.

A well-organised specialist curriculum.

Exemplary role models in the use of methodologies such as Total Communication, TEACCH and Team Teach.

Systems and structures that allow teachers to teach effectively.

Support from teaching colleagues and a range of skilled support staff.

Professional partnerships with other schools and organisations as part of the wider community.

You will offer us:–

A strong interest in and understanding of methodologies that allow our pupils to be successful learners.

The ability to contribute to the multi-professional team.

Commitment and enthusiasm for this area of education and your own professional development within it.

A willingness to innovate and improve.

If you are interested in this position, the Job Description and Person Specification can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Please then download the application form, also below, and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk If you would like a tour of the school please email bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk to register your interest.

Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted).

Closing Date: MIDDAY Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews on: TBC

Teaching Assistant – Pastoral Support

 Fixed Term Post – One academic year in the first instance

Grade 5 point 11 (£28,142 p/a pro rata) Actual Salary approx. £20,398.00

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant for 31.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks (term time plus inset days). To commence September 2025. Annual salary is approx. £20,398.00. This is a fixed term contract for one academic year in the first instance. You will be a part of the Pastoral team and supported with your work. The successful candidate will be able to work with flexibility and enthusiasm as part of a multi-professional team. Preference will be given to candidates with recent working knowledge and experience of pastoral interventions in a special needs school setting.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

If you are interested in this position, the Job Description and Person Specification can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Please then download the application form, also below, and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk If you would like a tour of the school please register your interest at bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk.

Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted).

Closing Date: MIDDAY Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews on: TBC

TEACHING ASSISTANT (a number of posts are available)

12 hours per week – days to be confirmed

Fixed for 1 year in the first instance

Grade 4 (Point 7)  £26,403 p.a. pro-rata

Actual Salary  12 hours – approx. £7,348

Term Time plus Inset Days

 We have a number of Teaching Assistant posts (12 hrs) for general class support to commence September 2026. Hours: 8.45am-3.15pm with half an hour unpaid lunch. We are looking for staff who are resilient and flexible and have the ability to work as part of a team to promote a love of learning for all our young people across all ages, abilities and needs within the school. Qualifications are not essential, however, experience/interest with pupils with complex special educational needs would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this position, the Job Description and Person Specification can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Please then download the application form, also below, and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk. If you would like a tour of the school please email bettridgebettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk to register your interest.

Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted) to be received by MIDDAY on the closing date. Previous applicants need not apply.

 Closing Date: Noon Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews on: TBC

 TEACHING ASSISTANT (a number of posts are available)

30 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Fixed for 1 year in the first instance

Grade 4 (Point 7)  £26,403 p.a. pro-rata

Actual Salary  30 hours – approx. £18,374

We have a number of Teaching Assistant posts (30 hrs) for general class support to commence September 2026. Hours: 8.45am-3.15pm with half an hour unpaid lunch. We are looking for staff who are resilient and flexible and have the ability to work as part of a team to promote a love of learning for all our young people across all ages, abilities and needs within the school. Qualifications are not essential, however, experience/interest with pupils with complex special educational needs would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this position, the Job Description and Person Specification can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Please then download the application form, also below, and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk. If you would like a your of the school please email bettridgebettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk to register your interest.

Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted) to be received by MIDDAY on the closing date. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: Noon Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews on: TBC

SUPPLY LETTINGS CARETAKER

 Permanent – Grade 2 Point 3

 Example of Hours :

Weekdays : 3pm – 9.30pm

Weekends:  7.30am – 6.30pm

Half an hour unpaid lunch. Hours may be flexible depending on lettings booked. (Saturdays are paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time).

Bettridge is looking to appoint an honest, reliable and committed individual to fill this post.  The post holder will be required to work under the line management of the Site Manager and the School Business Manager.

The work involves opening the school and monitoring the premises, dealing with lettings and external users of the building during periods of hire, cleaning of areas used, management of parking and security of the building and cleaning of other areas of the school when lettings are not taking place as directed by the Site Manager.  Attention to security is very important to ensure there is no unauthorised access during the hire period.

Lettings consist of pool hire, soft play parties and hall/other room hire with some very busy periods so good interpersonal skills and a head for multi-tasking are essential.  Applicants need to be versatile and enthusiastic.  A flexible approach is required on occasions throughout the year including being able to cover on an ad hoc basis, if necessary, on evenings and weekends.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are interested in this position, the Job Description and Person Specification can be viewed by clicking on the link below.  Please then download the application form, also below, and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk   If you would like to have a tour of the school please register you interest at bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk   Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted).

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing Date:   No Closing Date

Interviews on:  TBC

Supply Teaching Assistant

Grade 4 point 7-10 (£24,294-£25,545 pro rata)

We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who are available to cover for staff absence at short notice on a daily basis and are able to work a full day, 8.45am-3.15pm.

You could be working anywhere within the school for general class support. Qualifications are not essential, however, experience/interest with pupils with complex special educational needs would be an advantage.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and aim to enhance the educational experience of the pupils that you work with then please download the application form located at the top page and once completed, please email your application form to bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk. Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted). If you would like a tour of the school please email bettridgevacancies@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk.

Closing Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC