Vacancies

The Bewdley School is a comprehensive 11 to 18 school serving the town of Bewdley and its surroundings. The majority of students come from affluent backgrounds with a lower than national average number attracting Pupil Premium. Despite this, the intake is truly comprehensive and the school caters for all abilities and aptitudes. Student behaviour is good and teachers are able to deliver lessons in a calm and supportive environment.

From a professional development perspective, the school has a growing culture of inquiry-based research and professional learning. Monitoring is low key and approached collaboratively, with an emphasis on developing the professional independence and capability of teachers, as a highly skilled self-supporting professional learning community. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum at Key Stage 3 with a healthy emphasis on creative subjects and a full range of GCSE and Advanced Level subjects.

If you would like to teach to the full spectrum of demand, from those with specific learning difficulties to unconventional thinkers and future Russell Group students, Bewdley will not disappoint. The school offers an idyllic rural setting well-maintained high quality facilities and enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. The leadership culture is open and collegiate with many opportunities to develop your leadership skills. You can find out more from the rest of this site, and if you are interested in a particular post you are most welcome to visit.

Current Vacancies:

Teacher of Sociology and History (Full and Part-Time)

Required for January 2025 or April 2025

The Bewdley School is seeking an exceptional teacher of Sociology and History to join our highly skilled social sciences team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside experienced Sociology and History specialists. We currently offer Sociology and History at GCSE and A level. Our dedicated team and school leaders will offer outstanding support and guidance. This opportunity would be suitable for a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher.

The Bewdley School, serving the Georgian town of Bewdley and on the banks of the River Severn, is a fully inclusive and comprehensive school. Students are hungry to learn, reflected through their engagement with a broad and diverse range of opportunities. Whilst outcomes are obviously important, it is the richness and quality of learning experiences that are at the heart of the school’s ethos and culture.

If you would like to work with skilled colleagues in a supportive environment, where you are free to communicate your passion for your subject, please visit us.

We seek a colleague who has:
• Exceptional energy and enthusiasm
• A real depth of understanding of, and love for, their subject
• A sophisticated grasp of how children learn
• The optimism to imagine a better future

In return we offer:
• Students who are genuinely curious
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive culture
• Opportunities for personal development
• A commitment to rational and balanced leadership

Closing date for applications: Monday 9 December 2024 at 9AM

Teacher of Business Studies (Full or Part-Time)

Required for January 2025 or April 2025

The Bewdley School is seeking an exceptional teacher of business studies to consolidate our curriculum offer. Owing to the popularity of business studies at the school, we are seeking to expand our team with the appointment of a specialist teacher. This opportunity would be suitable for a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We currently offer business studies at GCSE and A level, and economics at GCSE, so the ability to teach economics or another subject would be an advantage. The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside a dedicated coding specialist and the school will offer outstanding support and guidance.

If you would like to work with skilled colleagues in a supportive environment, where you are free to communicate your passion for your subject, please visit us.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th December 2024 at 9AM

Science Technician

Scale 4 – £22,472 – £23,953
37 hours per week
Term-time only plus 5 training days

Required for January 2025

We are seeking a full-time (37 hours per week) science technician to work 39 weeks per year, supporting our science faculty in its delivery of practical science lessons. The role involves the preparation of materials and equipment for practical class-based activities and demonstrations, across the full range of sciences. In addition to compulsory lower school science, the school offers A levels in biology, chemistry and physics. Some ‘in class support’ during lessons will also be needed.

Ideally, we are seeking an experienced technician who understands and can quickly adapt to our state of the art science facility. However, there is latitude to offer training to suitably qualified applicant, who will at the very least have practical laboratory experience through the study of one or more sciences at least to A level. The successful applicant will have experience with ICT (Word/Excel), excellent organisational and communication skills and work well as part of a team, being comfortable working with and around secondary school students.

The Bewdley School, serving the Georgian town of Bewdley and on the banks of the River Severn, is a fully inclusive and comprehensive school performing well in national examinations and offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Students are hungry to learn, and the school is warm and welcoming. If you would like to work with skilled colleagues in a supportive environment, where you are free to develop your professional skills, please apply.

We seek a colleague who has:

Exceptional energy and enthusiasm
Substantial leadership & organizational capacity
A sophisticated grasp of how children develop
The optimism to imagine a better future

In return we offer:

Students who are genuinely curious
A welcoming, friendly and supportive culture
Opportunities for personal development
A commitment to rational leadership

Closing date for applications: Vacancy open until filled.

Youth Engagement Co-Ordinator

Scale 5 (Scale points 12-17)
12.5 Hours week – £7669 per annum
17.5 Hours week – £10, 736 per annum
Term Time Only

We seek to appoint a part-time (12.5 hours a week) Youth Engagement Co-Ordinator to work during term time with the youth community of Bewdley. The successful candidate will work at Bewdley Youth Hub, providing an engaging range of activities. Bewdley Youth Hub is a highly successful and popular facility within the town of Bewdley attracting large numbers within the community on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has youth work experience or the relevant youth qualifications for this post. The role will involve managing and organising the Youth Hub to open 3 evenings a week (Tuesday to Thursday), offering a diverse range of activities for the youth community between 5pm and 9pm. As well as engaging with other organisations and volunteers to run activities within the Hub, and completing the associated administration with the post.

The post has the option of an additional 5 hours per week (to equal 17.5 hours) to provide lunchtime engagement activities with students for 1 hour per day (such as multi-skills, football etc) at The Bewdley School. However, this is negotiable with the successful candidate as to the number of days per week this is offered.

Given the substantial negative impact of the pandemic and its restrictions on the mental health of young people, there is an urgent need to enhance the youth provision in the town, to offer opportunities for social interaction and active participation. The key purpose is the delivery and development of a wide programme of diverse activities and projects for the young people of Bewdley, in partnership with Bewdley Youth Forum.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with our charitable partner https://www.thewilliammillsfoundation.org/

We seek a colleague who has:

Exceptional energy and enthusiasm
Substantial leadership & organizational capacity
An understanding of youth development
The optimism to imagine a better future

Closing date for applications: Open until filled

Part-Time Grade 1 Student Support Assistant (Core)

(30hrs 50mins per week – Salary Scale Point TA1 SCP 2-4 £16370- £16917)
(Term time only + 5 training days)

Required as soon possible.

We are seeking a Grade 1 Student Support Assistant with the skills and experience to support the Curriculum Support team. The appointed person must be enthusiastic and motivated to support our students across the school. Applicants must like working with young people, be reliable, have a sense of humour and be able to work as a member of a team. The post will involve working with individual students with specific needs, behaviour issues and supporting groups with subject specific ‘catch-up programmes’ including delivering pre-planned interventions. The role may also involve the provision of personal care of children e.g. toileting. The role is a permanent and subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

A good general standard of education is also required (applicants must have minimum qualifications of GCSE grade C, or equivalent, in Maths and English). Relevant experience would be an advantage, although not essential. The working hours 8.40AM to 3.20PM Monday to Friday. A 30 minute break is included each day.

The school is vibrant and friendly with an atmosphere of optimism and a ‘can do’ attitude. The successful candidate is assured full support for the professional development of their skills and aptitudes.

Closing date for applications: Open until filled

Teacher of English (Full or Part Time)

Required for January 2025

The Bewdley School is seeking an exceptional teacher of English to join our highly skilled English team. This opportunity would be suitable for a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside a dedicated team and the school will offer outstanding support and guidance.

If you would like to work with skilled colleagues in a supportive environment, where you are free to communicate your passion for your subject, please visit us.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 9.00am

Application Forms:

Teaching Application Forms:
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Word Version
Non-Teaching Application Forms:
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Word Version

Please send all completed application forms to Mrs L Oliver, LOL@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

For further information and an application form please contact the school office via our Contact Us page. CVs will not be accepted and previous applicants need not apply.