Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in working at Shenstone School.
Please see adverts below and check back regularly for updates.
Post Title: Class Teacher – Primary Provision You may be required to work at our secondary provision in the future.
Post Location: Primary School: We have two primary sites based in Crayford and Sidcup. Secondary School: Our secondary provision is based in Belvedere.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/Weeks: Full-time/52 weeks per year
Salary: Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale Plus SEND allowance
Post Start Date: 1 st January 2026 or earlier for the right candidate.
Tour Please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org with your availability and we will arrange a convenient time for you to come into school for a tour and to meet our amazing pupils.
Closing Date: 15th October 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: 21st October 2025
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit inspirational and innovative Teachers for our expanding School.
We have an adapted and unique curriculum offer, for more information please see the school website.
The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate our students and lead a dedicated class team to encourage progression and happiness for our students. We would love to hear from you if you think you have what it takes to support and develop our students to maximise their most aspirational learning potential.
If you are a qualified teacher (experience is desirable but not essential) and have experience of teaching in a SEND setting (experience is desirable but not essential) then Shenstone School may be a good fit for your next teaching adventure!
Qualifications/Experience required:
● Qualified teacher with QTS (experience is desirable but not essential).
● Evidence of CPD relevant to SEND
● Experience in a special school setting (experience is desirable but not essential).
● ECT are welcome to apply.
It is paramount that you feel confident and resilient to work to support students who may present with behaviours of that challenge.
Post Title: Midday Supervisors – Secondary Provision
Post Location: Secondary School (Primary Sites: 94 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ St Andrews Road, Sidcup, DA14 4RX Secondary: Halt Robin Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DW) Please be aware that although you are normally assigned to one site, you may be asked to work at any of our sites. This ultimately depends on where vacancies occur and operational feasibility.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/Weeks: 5 days per week (10 hours) (11:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.) 38 weeks per year (term time + training days) Please be advised that successful candidates may be required to undertake 3 days staff training (potentially requiring additional hours) within their first 6 weeks of employment. 1 day will be for induction and 2 consecutive days will be for PRICE Training. We also advise that on staff training/inset days (school calendar accessible via the school website) additional hours could also be required so that relevant training is achieved. If relevant, this will be discussed further at interview.
Grade: Bexley 04 (£15.25 per hour)
Salary: £6,633 (Actual) £28,617 (full-time equivalent)
Post Start Date: ASAP
Tour If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to arrange a tour of our amazing school. To arrange this please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org
Closing Date: Open until filled We will be accepting applications until our positions are filled. If we fill all of our vacancies, we will close this advert prior to the latest date specified above and without further notice. If you are interested in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the advert.
Interview Date: TBA
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, engaging and reliable candidates to join our fantastic and dedicated midday team at Shenstone School. You will be required to supervise pupils during the lunchtime period with such things as: collecting/helping pupils choose their lunch, helping with cutting up/feeding where necessary, initiating and participating in games/activities, toileting/changing and being aware/protecting their safety and wellbeing.
If you are looking for a challenge and are able to support and encourage our amazing pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential in our specialist school setting, then we would welcome your application. The achievements of our pupils are extraordinary and will give you a sense of achievement when they make progress, however small.
It is paramount that you feel confident and resilient in working with pupils with challenging behaviour. As individuals, each pupil presents with different abilities and behavioural needs which vary from child to child.
Post Title: Teaching Assistant
Post Location: Primary & Secondary School
Primary Sites: 94 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ St Andrews Road, Sidcup, DA14 4RX Secondary: Halt Robin Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DW Please be aware that although you are normally assigned to one site, you may be asked to work at any of our sites. This ultimately depends on where vacancies occur and operational feasibility.
Contract Type: Permanent or Relief Zero hours contract (Please specify if you are interested in Permanent or Relief on your application form)
Hours/Weeks: 5 days per week (30 hours) (9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) 39 weeks per year (term time + training days) Please be advised that successful candidates may be required to undertake 3 days staff training (potentially requiring additional hours) within their first 6 weeks of employment. 1 day will be for induction and 2 consecutive days will be for PRICE Training. We also advise that on staff training/inset days (school calendar accessible via the school website) additional hours could also be required so that relevant training is achieved. If relevant, this will be discussed further at interview.
Grade: Bexley 05 (£15.68 per hour)
Salary: £21,006 (Actual) £29,436 (full-time equivalent)
Post Start Date: ASAP
Tour If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to arrange a tour of our amazing school. To arrange this please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org
Closing Date: Open until filled We will be accepting applications until our positions are filled. If we fill all of our vacancies, we will close this advert prior to the latest date specified above and without further notice. If you are interested in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the advert.
Interview Date: 25th September and 2nd October 2025
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, engaging, empathetic and resilient candidates to join our fantastic and dedicated team at Shenstone School. You will be required to work as part of a team, under the direction of the Class Teacher/Cover Supervisor helping and supporting pupils with their emotional, social and cognitive learning.
You will use a variety of different techniques to motivate, engage and encourage the pupils to achieve their greatest possible outcomes. You will also be required to initiate and participate in games/activities, toilet/change where necessary and protect pupils safety and wellbeing.
If you are looking for a challenge and are able to support and encourage our amazing pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential in our specialist school setting, then we would welcome your application. The achievements of our pupils are extraordinary and will give you a sense of achievement when they make progress, however small.
It is paramount that you feel confident and resilient in working with pupils with challenging behaviour. As individuals, each pupil presents with different abilities and behavioural needs which vary from child to child.
Work Experience/Placement and Volunteering Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to share knowledge, skills and support those looking to gain experience within a specialist setting. If you are interested in joining us please:
Read through the information booklet
Complete and submit the Expression of Interest Form to hr@shenstone-tkat.org
Please note that we do our best to accommodate requests where we can, although some weeks become popular. We suggest getting your request in as soon as possible as they are dealt with on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any further queries, please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org