Teacher of English

An inspiring, well-qualified and enthusiastic part-time Teacher of English is sought for a fixed-term period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 to build on our existing success and record of achievement at GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

An inspirational and encouraging teacher, you will have a good degree in English or a related area, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching. You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school during the period of your contract. A team player with good communication skills, you will have an enthusiastic approach in all of your dealings with pupils, colleagues and parents.

Timetable

You will be timetabled to teach 24 lessons a week. The full-time teaching commitment is 32 lessons per week.

Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses tutoring, co-curricular activities, and support and extension sessions, as well as subject lessons. Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 9:25am to 6:00pm on Monday to Friday, and until 1:00pm on Saturday. Students also have access to optional activities before and after the main school day. Typically, students do not have core curriculum lessons scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. Bedales is a busy boarding school, so work during the evenings, weekends and holidays may be required depending on the nature of the post.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or personal APTIS pension with additional remuneration benefits
• Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Salary Extras Benefits Platform
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunch is provided during term time

How to Apply

For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9:00am, Tuesday 2 November 2021

Interview date: Thursday 11 November 2021

Bedales is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, a Prohibition from Teaching and Management Check and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm; 
• when concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil. 

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

All applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.