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:

Site Operative

Scale-2 – £15,362 (25 Hours – Full Year)
Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a (25 hour per week) Site Operative to work full year as part of our busy Site Team. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time, as the newly formed ‘Bewdley School Foundation’ is set to take on land and buildings, in order to develop the site for the benefit of the school and the community. The school is expanding steadily and as a result of high demand for places, will need to expand classroom provision during the coming years.

Our existing Site Team work closely with Senior Leaders to ensure the continuous running and maintenance of our 22-acre school site. The successful applicant will work with the Site Manager & Assistant Site Manager to ensure all aspects of compliances, H&S and general maintenance are upheld across our 6 buildings, as well as our Youth Hub and Leisure Centre.

The role will be based on a working pattern of Monday to Friday 2pm to 7pm and may vary slightly during holiday periods. Duties include assisting with locking/unlocking the school, routine maintenance, (including painting & decorating, basic plumbing & carpentry), cleaning duties during the day, porterage duties, Health & Safety checks (in conjunction with the Site Manager) and replenishing stocks of consumables. Duties may also include driving of the school minibus and assisting with large scale projects under the direction of the Operations Manager.

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, please apply.

We seek a colleague who has:

Exceptional energy and enthusiasm
An eye for detail and pride in their work
Reliable and flexible
Trustworthy and dependable

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th July at 9.00am. Interviews to be held during the following week.

Teacher of Science

Part-Time – 1 year maternity cover
Required for September 2024 or possibly earlier

The Bewdley School is seeking an exceptional teacher of Science to join our highly skilled science team. It is essential that candidates can teach Science to Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The ability to teach a science subject at A level would be an advantage. The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside a dedicated team and the school offers outstanding support and guidance.

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, their behaviour for learning being described in a recent review as ‘stunning’. 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: This will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Lunchtime Supervisor

Scale 1 Scale Point 2 – £11.59/hr – 10 hours per week
Term-time only

We need to appoint lunchtime supervisors to supervise during our staggered lunch arrangements, from 12.00pm to 2.00pm each day.

The successful candidates will have the communication skills and experience to relate well to young people, and be able to use their personal authority and negotiation skills to ensure that student behaviour is safe and controlled. They will also have a good grasp of how a large and complex organization such as a school works, and will be able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues alike.

Whilst the main role will be supervision of students there may be a need to undertake ancillary duties such as setting up & clearing away dining tables, cleaning dining tables & picking up litter. Flexibility, resilience and a good sense of humour will be assets in this role.

We seek colleagues who have:

Excellent communication skills
The ability to relate well to students
A positive disposition and demeanour

In return we offer:

A professional working environment
A welcoming, friendly and supportive culture
Opportunities for personal development

Closing date for applications: open until filled

Application Forms:

Teaching Application Forms:
PDF Version
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.