Head
Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School, Manton Lane, Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2023
Job overview
Bedford Modern School (BMS) is a thriving, independent co-educational day school which educates 1285 students aged between 7 and 18. Part of the Harpur Trust, one of the UK’s largest charities, BMS combines more than 250 years of tradition with a modern outlook and is an unpretentious community where students flourish as individuals. BMS combines academic excellence with a national reputation for the performing arts, a diverse and competitive sporting programme and exceptional pastoral care.
We now seek an outstanding educationalist to lead BMS through the next stage in its evolution. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an exceptional school, inspiring a talented and modern community to achieve even greater success.
The successful candidate will combine a track record of highly successful senior leadership experience and achievement with the authority and personal impact to be a compelling ambassador for BMS within the Harpur Trust, the local community and on a national stage. A visible and dynamic leader, the next Head will also possess a passion for co-education and the strategic skills, clarity of vision and creative thought to further develop BMS. A willingness to embrace the many benefits of being part of the Harpur Trust and a commitment to access, diversity and innovation are essential.
To download further details or to apply, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates, quoting reference number 6378. The closing date for applications is 08:30 GMT on Wednesday 8 February 2023.
Bedford Modern School and the Harpur Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School is an Independent Co-educational Day School. There are in excess of 1200 students in the School from age 7 to 18. The School is governed by the Harpur Trust.
Living and working in Bedford
Bedford is a lively, dynamic place to live and work. The town is a former market town, and enjoys some fine historic buildings dating back many centuries. However, the town is certainly not stuck in the past, with a vibrant university student population as well as numerous schools in the area giving the town a youthful feel. There are many idyllic villages outside of the town itself.
Bedford is only 40 minutes from London St Pancras by train, and benefits from a 24 hour train line both to and from London. The town is around 30 minutes’ drive from London Luton airport, and is also on the train line to London Gatwick south of London. Cambridge is one hour away by car and Milton Keynes is around 30 minutes, whilst Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford and the Cotswolds are easy day trips.
Bedford offers very good value for money with property, and now would be a good time to invest in the area. House property prices in the UK rose quickest in the East of England last year, but there are still three bedroom houses available for under £250,000 – something rare for a town so close to London as mentioned. There are plans for a connecting train line to be re-established linking Cambridge to Oxford with Bedford the mid-way point, which will only surely increase the value of Bedford property in the coming years and increase the town’s connectivity to the south-east of England and London.
At Bedford Modern School there is a wide and varied curriculum that is responsive to the needs of students and parents. The facilities are excellent: a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, faculties clustered throughout the School and extensive and impressive sports facilities.
The School offers a premium education appropriate to both boys and girls where the intellectual needs of each student are a priority. Individuals are assessed at entry and those with particular gifts or learning needs are identified and monitored. Students are encouraged to maximize their academic potential whilst optimizing their participation in the diverse and inclusive Co-curricular Programme. Pastoral care is integral to the success of the School and all staff are expected to contribute to this supportive culture.
The School enjoys a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in the Performing Arts and Sport. It is a particularly friendly, happy and supportive school community.
Please visit our website: www.bedmod.co.uk for further information on the School.
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