Working with us

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic part-time Maths Learning Support Teacher (0.7 FTE) to join our team and play a vital role in supporting neurodiverse students to achieve their full potential. Commencing 4 January 2027, this is an exciting, challenging and varied role, ideally suited to an experienced professional who is able to work independently while also being a proactive and collaborative team player.  We would welcome applications from specialist teachers with Level 5 or Level 7 training, as well as experienced Mathematics teachers with a strong interest in supporting neurodiverse learners. The ability to teach Study Skills and English up to GCSE level would also be advantageous.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

This post is in Regulated Activity.

Timetable

The Learning Support Team works Monday to Friday.  You will teach 1:1 lessons, group Maths Learning Support lessons and undertake lesson observations to support with devising classroom support strategies. The exact work pattern will be discussed at interview stage.

Benefits

• APTIS pension
• Salary Sacrifice options for eligible staff 
• Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Salary Extras Benefits Platform
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunch provided during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Fee Remission for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (subject to availability)
• Staff use of Gymnasium & swimming pool
• Beautiful working environment

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post, please read the Job Description which includes full details regarding the post.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

• Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 2 November 2026
• Application Reviews will be via MS TEAMS: on a rolling basis during the advertising period
• Interview date: Tuesday 17 November 2026 

Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact Jess Janda, Head of Learning Support by email to jjanda@bedales.org.uk

All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to recruitment@bedales.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement:

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

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
• When concerned about the welfare of a student, acting in the best interests of the student.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.