Teacher Of Maths (Bs)

Full Time - Commencing September 2024

In response to expanding pupil numbers and the growing popularity of Mathematics in our Sixth Form we wish to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics for September 2024. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Mathematics, a desire to inspire this in others and will be eager to develop their own teaching skills across Year 9, GCSE, IB/A-Level, and university preparation.

This role would be suitable for an experienced teacher, ECT or applicant new to the profession. We offer a bespoke induction programme for all new teaching staff at Bedford; each year, new teachers join the school from posts teaching in the state and independent sectors in the UK and internationally. We are experienced in supporting unqualified teachers to take their first role within the profession, with a reduced timetable of teaching, high levels of support and opportunities for formal initial teacher training. Our Mathematics department is a thriving and ambitious department with a very experienced team of teachers and we are excited to expand the team with this new post.

Full-time teachers at Bedford are also expected to play a full part in the extensive cocurricular programme and be a Tutor attached to a boarding or day house.

We welcome applications from all Mathematics specialists, and from all backgrounds, to provide good role models for our global students.

Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the school for interview on the advertised date.

The selection process will involve a lesson observation, a tour of the school and interviews. The Head of Mathematics Ms Rebecca Jackson would be happy to talk to prospective applicants and can be contacted through the main school reception on 01234 362200 or by email rebeccajackson@bedfordschool.org.uk

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Bedford School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Interview Date: Monday 29th April 2024

The Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust