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We are looking to appoint an inspiring and highly skilled Teacher of Textiles to join our successful school.

Bedales Prep 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.

Experience & Background

As an inspirational and encouraging teacher, you will have a good Degree in Textiles or a related area, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching. You will have outstanding subject knowledge and a passion for the subject, with the ability to communicate this and deliver engaging and creative lessons for all students.  The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, an appreciation of different learning styles, the ability to play an effective part in a team and build positive rapports with colleagues and students. You will have an appreciation of the ethos and aims of Bedales.

Teachers at Bedales Prep are not only excellent teachers but also have a commitment to strong pastoral care and student development. This role would suit an Early Career Teacher, seeking to consolidate your teaching practice with the support of experienced and caring colleagues.

You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the wider life of our busy Prep school community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school both pastorally and through co-curricular activities, such as taking part in our annual camps week.

This post is to teach 30 Textiles lessons a week. Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses tutoring, co-curricular activities, and support and extension sessions as well as subject lessons. Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled 08:20 - 17:30 on Monday to Friday, and until 12:35 on Saturday.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Benefits

• APTIS pension
• Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Salary Extras Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals provided during term time
• Free on-site parking
• On-site nursery (subject to availability)
• Gymnasium & swimming pool

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

Before applying for this post, please read the Job Description which includes full details regarding the post.  CVs will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.  Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process. It is our intention to appoint before the Easter holidays (27 March 2026) to enable a start date of 01 September 2026. If this is not achieved the below dates will apply.

Closing date: 9:00am, Sunday 19 April 2026

Application screening review: via TEAMS on a rolling basis during the advertising period or 20 April 2026

Interview date: On a rolling basis during the advertising period or 27 April 2026

To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact Andy Wiggins, Deputy Head (Academic) by email to awiggins@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.

Commencing 1 September 2026, an inspiring and enthusiastic full time Teacher of Science (Biology) is sought to build on our existing success and strong record of achievement at GCSE and A level. Whilst Biology up to A level is the main subject specialism for this role, the successful candidate will also be confident at teaching Key Stage 3 Chemistry and/or Physics. In addition, they will play an active role in the development and roll‑out of the new Science BACS, working collaboratively with colleagues to shape a forward‑thinking curriculum and deliver an engaging, skills‑focused science education across the school. Please see here for more information: Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs) | Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs)

The Bedales science department is an extremely supportive and collegiate environment in which to further develop your teaching skills. This position may suit an Early Careers Teacher. Our commitment is to deliver innovative lessons with a strong emphasis on building practical skills, that will develop our students’ knowledge and understanding beyond a standard curriculum.  All teachers can expect the majority of their teaching to be within their subject specialism with cross curricula project-based work highly encouraged.  Students enter Bedales at Year 9 and the majority stay through to Year 13.  There is an excellent uptake for Science A Levels, with Biology being a consistently popular A level choice.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in 120 acres of beautiful countryside in the South Downs National Park. 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.

Experience & Background

An inspirational and encouraging teacher, you will have a good Degree in Science, preferably Biology or a related area.  You should be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school. A team player with good communication skills, you will have an enthusiastic approach in all of your dealings with students, colleagues and parents. Flexible working requests may be considered.

Timetable

The school week is comprised of 32 lessons a week; each lesson is 35 minutes.  Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses tutoring, co-curricular activities, and support and extension sessions as well as subject lessons. Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 09:20 hrs to 17:30 hrs on Monday to Friday, and until 13:20 hrs on Saturday. Students also have access to optional activities before and after the main school day. Typically, students do not have core curriculum lessons scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. Bedales is a busy boarding school so work during the evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Benefits

• APTIS pension
• Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Cover
• Salary Extras Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunch is provided during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Fee Remission for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (subject to availability)

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.  CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

• Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 23 March 2026
• Application Discussion reviews: on a rolling basis during the advertising period
• Interview date: Thursday 26 March 2026

Please note we may close the vacancy early in light of a large response.  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 Liz Stacy, our Head of Faculty: Science by email to: estacy@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.