Please see below for our current vacancies. For an informal chat please contact Clare on 01342 811852.
Step by Step school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we ensure that our recruitment practices are in strict accordance with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024).
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, all applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, or reprimands, including those that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act, but are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check, as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe environment for our students.
We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding. All applicants must undergo rigorous pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance before appointment.
At Step By Step School, we value diversity and seek to ensure all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination during the recruitment process.
We need enthusiastic people to join us, irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To fill out an application form please click below.
What we can offer you at our ‘Outstanding’ School;
Benefits – Why work for us?
Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves. We create regular socialising opportunities including after pupil hours socials where we can get together and have fun, mental health and well-being days, Summer and Christmas events.
Opportunities to grow: We offer extensive training and development opportunities across the school. The majority of middle and senior leaders have been promoted from within. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to achieve their goals and rewarding their talent.
Committed to making a difference: We know that people work with us because they want to make a difference to the pupils’ lives and the organisation is committed to improving the lives of the whole school community and beyond.
Step by Step School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our child protection policy can be found on our policy pages, as well as our policy on ex-offenders.
All positions are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.
To find out more from our staff in their own words , please watch the videos.
The successful journey to joining the Step By Step team:
Complete an application form making sure you have a good look at the website to help understand our mission and values.
Please call us for a friendly chat about the role.
On the day:
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Good to have’s
Our mission is: To maximise the potential of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) through evidence based, individually tailored, outstanding teaching to thrive and live happy, confident lives.
Shared values guide our day to day actions:
"Step by Step has been a great way for me to work and juggle childcare due to their flexible working hours. The School is a fantastic environment for the children and the staff have been really supportive. I only regret not starting here sooner."
"At Step By Step the people and staff are so supportive and have a fantastic team ethos. Working with pupils that come to our school is so rewarding and fun to spend the day with."
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