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 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.

Full Time Cover Supervisor

(Scale 4 Salary Scale Point 7 – £17,258 based on 32.5 hours per week – term-time only
(plus 5 training days)

Required as soon as possible.

We are seeking a specialist Cover Supervisor with the skills and experience to support our cover team. This may include some specialist support in a subject area, dependent on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. There must also be willingness to undertake Health and Safety training to ensure that all legislation is complied with.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people, as they will be responsible for classes in the absence of a teacher. The Cover Supervisor will be expected to manage the behaviour of students whilst they are completing work set by the teacher, and a confident classroom presence is essential.

A good general standard of education is also required (applicants must have minimum qualifications of GCSE grade C, or equivalent, in Maths, English & Science) and an interest in a career in the education sector is desirable. The role involves an 8.30am to 3.30pm working day, Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break.

We seek a colleague who has:

Strong problem solving capability
The temperament to work well under pressure
Excellent communication/organizational skill
The ability to relate well to students

In return we offer:

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

Closing date for applications: This will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Curriculum and Pupil Support Administrator

37 hours per week 8.00am – 4pm (1/2 hour for lunch)
Term time only + TEDs
Scale 3 – (£18,951 – £19,297)

We are seeking an Administrator for Curriculum Support (SEND) and Pastoral Support. We seek to recruit a highly motivated and innovative individual who has the desire to be part of our successful and inspiring team. This post will suit a candidate who has the commitment, passion and resilience to help make a difference to students with a range of social, emotional, mental health and special educational needs. Previous experience working in a SEND department of a school is desirable.

You will need to demonstrate your ability to effectively manage a wide range of administration activities, as well as being able to work as part of a team, roll up your sleeves and inspire others to excel. Duties will include, but not exhaustively:
• Administrative support, including diary management, to the SENCO and the Pastoral team.
• Ensure that effective administrative systems are in operation for SEND in school.
• Maintenance of up to date SEND student record data in student folders and the schools MIS (SIMS).
• The organisation, preparation and recording of Annual Reviews documentation.
• The administration of EHCP requests and referrals to external agencies.
• Supporting transition of students into year 7 and from year 11.
• Distributing regular information to staff, parents/carers, LA and external agencies.
• Liaising with teaching staff, link schools, parents, the LA and external agencies.

We seek a colleague who has:
• Excellent communication/organisational skill
• Flair for creating efficient and simple systems
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving capability

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd October 2023 at 9.00am

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 at least to GCSE. The ability to also teach Spanish to A level would be an advantage.

We are seeking a talented languages teacher to teach Spanish and possibly 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

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

Lunchtime Supervisor

Term time only
Scale Point 1 – £9.50/hr

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

Examinations Invigilator

By negotiation and agreement during exam seasons/internal exams throughout the academic year. AM sessions start at 9.00am, PM sessions start at 1.30pm, staff will need to be available at least 45 minutes prior to the exam start times.

General requirements

Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided
Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them
Invigilators are required to confirm their availability in advance of main exam periods
Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times

An Ideal candidate will:

be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods
have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
work well as part of a team
be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)

Main Duties:

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council For Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and The Bewdley School regulations and instructions
To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

During exams

Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
Complete attendance registers
Deal with Candidate questions according to the regulations

After exams

Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
Dismiss candidates from the exam room
Check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register
Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exam officer

Other tasks

Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
(prior to invigilating any exam in a new academic year) Undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:
– centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
– facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
– other exams- related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’

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.