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 Computer Science (Full-Time)

Required for September 2024

The Bewdley School is seeking an exceptional teacher of computer science to consolidate our curriculum offer. Owing to the popularity of computer science at the school, we are seeking to expand our team with the appointment of a second coding specialist. This opportunity would be suitable for a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We currently offer discrete computing at KS3, GCSE and A level, with AAQs under consideration. The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside a dedicated coding specialist and the school will offer 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, 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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.

Closing date for applications: This advertisement will remain open until the post is filled


Teacher of English (Full Time)

Required for September 2024

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.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11 March 2024 at 12 noon, with interviews that week


Teacher of Science

(Part-Time – 1 Year Maternity Cover)

Required from February 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.


Teacher of Languages – One Year Maternity Cover

(Spanish/Spanish and French – MPS/UPS – full-time)

Required from January 2024 for one year. Teacher of Languages with the ability to teach Spanish and/or French at least to GCSE. The ability to also teach to A level would be an advantage.

We are seeking a talented languages teacher to teach Spanish and/or French. Students have 10% of their key stage 3 curriculum time studying either French or Spanish throughout year 7-9. Half way through year 9 they select their options and can choose to study either or both languages at GCSE. Both French and Spanish are also offered at A level, and the school also offers Latin to GCSE, with plans in place and the capacity to offer German and Italian. The successful candidates could be an experienced practitioner or a recently qualified teacher, with scope within the department for either.

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 there are significant opportunities to build a vibrant and meaningful personal development curriculum, in close collaboration with middle and senior leaders. If you would like to work with and lead skilled colleagues in a supportive environment, where you are free to communicate your passion for your subject, 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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.

Closing date for applications: This post will remain open until filled


Lunchtime Supervisor

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

We need to appoint lunchtime supervisors to supervise during our staggered lunch arrangements, from 12.30 to 2.00 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

Application Forms:

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

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