Teacher of English

TEACHER OF ENGLISH  WHO BELIEVES IN TRADITIONAL VALUES AND ACADEMIC RIGOUR? 

Our oversubscribed 11-16 school in the centre of Bedford, just 30 minutes from London could be the place for you.  

RESPECT, HONESTY, HIGH EXPECTATIONS 

At BFS our values drive everything that we do and as a result our teachers enjoy impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated students. Open for just 5 years, Bedford Free School is a genuinely comprehensive school that provides a knowledge based education for students of all backgrounds. We teach an unashamedly academic curriculum consisting of the best that has been thought and said, and as you would expect, English is at the heart of this.   

PARENTAL CHOICE 

With waiting lists in each year group and GCSE results placing us amongst the top schools in the country, we have quickly become a hugely popular school locally. Demand for places is high as parents want the combination of a BFS education and our distinctive small school feel for their children.   

We’re looking for people who want to be the best. You will be excellent in the classroom but also contribute positively to wider school life. Most of all, you will be clear that education is a great leveller and work hard to help us achieve our goal of preparing every student to go to university.   

THE DEPARTMENT 

Our first two sets of GCSE results saw over 80% of students achieve A*-C in English, placing the department in the top 10% of all departments nationally. You will be expertly led by our Head of English and an established team of subject specialists. The department is housed in 4 dedicated classrooms each equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors. Our school library is well stocked with classic and modern literature and English teachers have a maximum of 5 teaching groups each.   

SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT 

As a new member of staff you’ll be supported each step of the way. NQTs benefit from a bespoke programme of CPD, a reduced teaching load and a generous starting salary. For more experienced colleagues career development is made a priority - we offer financial assistance for relevant post graduate study and support for teachers wishing to apply to become Specialist Leaders of Education. You will be joining us at an exciting time – in addition to our newly completed £2m extension, a local primary school joins our multi academy trust in April, and we expect confirmation that we will be opening our second brand new secondary school in nearby St Neots very soon. The growth of our MAT is sure to create exciting opportunities for our staff in the future.   

If our traditional approach and values of Respect, Honesty and High Expectations match yours, then we welcome visits to the school at any time and would encourage you to apply. For a confidential discussion about the position contact Paul Donald on 01234 332298 or email pdonald@bedfordfreeschool.co.uk  

Closing date:  9am on Friday 10 March 2017  

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close posts early should sufficient applications be received.

Interviews: Week beginning 13 March 2017

Small school, big curriculum, infinite possibilities. 

We are a small school, where teachers and students know each other and look out for each other. Safeguarding children enrolled at the School is of paramount importance, and we are fully committed to the protection and safe care of our students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks as well as providing proof of your right to work in the UK.