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St John's School

Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA sjs@biltt.org http://www.st-johns-school.co.uk
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Phase: Academy special converter
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 2 - 19 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137469

St John's School

About St John's School

Welcome to St John’s School and College who are part of the Bedford Inclusive and Training Learning Trust. We are a provision which caters from Early Years to Post 16 where many of our pupils who attend our school have severe and complex learning difficulties.

At St John’s we ensure that pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum and are supported to access the curriculum. We have a relentless approach to ensure that individual needs are met and each pupil has high aspirations. We ensure that students are safe, happy, respectful, motivated and are equipped with the key skills, so they can lead a fulfilling life. Our school has a dedicated and skilled staff team who are committed to providing a stimulating positive learning environment for all our students. We aim to develop the multitude of skills our pupils have, enable them to explore their talents and to prepare them for lifelong learning and their future lives.

Our curriculum is personalised and is divided into different pathways to ensure each pupil receives the curriculum best suited to their needs. Staff provide learning opportunities to ensure pupils achieve highly, develop their skills and personalities to enable them to become the best. We aim for each pupil to; become as independent as possible, develop effective means of communication, build self-esteem and confidence and form positive relationships with others.

The facilities at St John’s include a hydrotherapy pool, an Interactive Sound and Light room, dedicated ICT facilities, nature garden, rumpus room and a food technology room. Pupils are encouraged to think, explore and participate in the world around them. Our wide range of specialist resources and facilities ensures that appropriate support and guidance is available for all pupils across the curriculum and age range.

We are welcoming community of children, young people, parents and staff all united in their determination to achieve together and provide the very best education.

Current Vacancies

Transport Officer - Part Time

Transport Officer - Part Time

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

St John’s is seeking a reliable and proactive Transport Operative to oversee the safe and well organised arrival and departure of pupils who travel to school via external SEND transport providers. ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £9,563.00 - £9,563.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Monday 13th Apr, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

he Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in the effective leadership and management of St John’s School, ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with SLD, PMLD, ASC and complex needs.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  Leadership Scale
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 13th Apr, 2026  •  Job start: September2026
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 4 vacancies available at other schools within Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust

School Information

Location: Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Phase: Academy special converter
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 2 - 19 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137469
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA sjs@biltt.org http://www.st-johns-school.co.uk

Current Vacancies

Transport Officer - Part Time

Transport Officer - Part Time

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

St John’s is seeking a reliable and proactive Transport Operative to oversee the safe and well organised arrival and departure of pupils who travel to school via external SEND transport providers. ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £9,563.00 - £9,563.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Monday 13th Apr, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP

Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

he Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in the effective leadership and management of St John’s School, ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with SLD, PMLD, ASC and complex needs.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  Leadership Scale
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 13th Apr, 2026  •  Job start: September2026
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 4 vacancies available at other schools within Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust

Are you looking for a different role at St John's 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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