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Bardwell School

Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ office.7029@bardwell.oxon.sch.uk http://www.bardwell.oxon.sch.uk
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Phase: Academy special converter
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 2 - 19 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/146683

Bardwell School

About Bardwell School

Our Mission Statement

To empower our students to go further in learning and life by recognising their strengths and providing a respectful environment that builds confidence, raises aspirations and equips them to succeed.

About Bardwell School

Bardwell School is a community special school for 105 students aged 2 – 19 years with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

We are passionate about students having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. Our aim is that all children will leave Bardwell as rounded individuals who are valued members of their own communities with the potential to go further with their learning and life. Our staff team is committed to very high standards in relation to every aspect of our students education and our values are the compass that guides the school as we advocate a non-label-led approach to teaching children with special educational needs. The school day is underpinned by six core values; kindness, aspirational, equality, individuality, collaborative and trust. We have a positive reinforcement approach to behaviour management and individualised approach to planning and delivering learning for all our students.

We believe education plays a pivotal role in developing our students as individuals, alongside the vital input from families and other professionals whom we enjoy working closely with. Students are grouped with their age peers in classes where learning is skilfully differentiated to ensure every student succeeds and is celebrated in a fully inclusive class and school community.

The Bardwell curriculum provides a framework for teaching and learning, underpinned by assessment from which teachers make judgements as to the appropriate next steps for students. This allows teachers to deliver positive, stimulating and challenging learning and is in line with the National Curriculum. When students move into The Lodge (post-16) they have access to entry-level qualifications through the National Open College Network (NOCN). This is delivered alongside personalised learning focused on each student’s planned pathway to adulthood.

The Gallery Trust

Bardwell School is within The Gallery Trust, a community of special schools with the commitment to improve outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across Oxfordshire. 

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Current Vacancies

Welfare and Personal Care Assistant

Welfare and Personal Care Assistant

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

This is a people-centred role, built on trust, compassion and teamwork. You will support children and young people with a range of personal care, medical and physical needs, while also being an active...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £11,568.00 - £11,939.99 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 16th Feb, 2026

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bardwell School are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our thriving and vibrant community at an exciting time in our development.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £19,103.73 - £20,699.75 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Tuesday 10th Feb, 2026
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 9 vacancies available at other schools within The Gallery Trust

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Policies & Documents

  1. The Gallery Trust Recruitment And Selection Policy
  2. Bardwell School Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy
  3. Bardwell School Staff Code Of Conduct

School Information

Location: Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Phase: Academy special converter
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 2 - 19 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/146683
Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ office.7029@bardwell.oxon.sch.uk http://www.bardwell.oxon.sch.uk

Current Vacancies

Welfare and Personal Care Assistant

Welfare and Personal Care Assistant

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

This is a people-centred role, built on trust, compassion and teamwork. You will support children and young people with a range of personal care, medical and physical needs, while also being an active...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £11,568.00 - £11,939.99 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 16th Feb, 2026

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bardwell School are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our thriving and vibrant community at an exciting time in our development.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £19,103.73 - £20,699.75 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Tuesday 10th Feb, 2026
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 9 vacancies available at other schools within The Gallery Trust

Are you looking for a different role at Bardwell School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

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