Bedford Academy is part of HEART Academies Trust; a family of academies, at the heart of the community, improving life chances for all through challenge and support. 

We currently have a vacancy for a Teacher of English & Media to start in September 2020.

The English Department is built around our talented and passionate teaching team. We are ambitious for ourselves and our students, and are a leading Department within the Bedford Academy community. We are a strong team: we value each other and we are developing a culture of sharing good practice to celebrate success and to promote our collaborative approach to planning and assessment. We have outstanding teaching and learning resources to support a stimulating and dynamic curriculum, with opportunities for teaching English from Key Stage 3 to 5.

We currently offer Key Stage 5 students the opportunity to study a combined English Language and Literature A Level course and we are hoping to develop our post-16 offer in the future. Our students have enquiring minds and are enthusiastic for success in English; it is inspiring to help develop their communication skills and a pleasure to explore Literature with them. We are developing an enriched curriculum through workshops, theatre visits and school trips. We recognise the primary importance of staff welfare and strive to ensure that every member of our team is supported in their role, has opportunities for professional development and knows that they are valued. We’re really proud of our team and look forward to working with new colleagues.

Please see the Job Description below for more specific responsibilities.

If you are community minded, have outstanding drive and aspirations to be the very best, we want to hear from you. Please send your completed application form to [email protected] Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 14th May.