Current Vacancies

Exciting Opportunities at Bedford Academy

Bedford Academy is a popular and oversubscribed Secondary school based in South Bedford in a significantly deprivedarea of the Borough.

The school population has grown significantly from 2018 with 1100 students to 1400 to date. In 2023, student numbers in Year 7 reached 270 and our Sixth Form has grown to 200 students.

It is anticipated, due to increasing popularity thatthe school will accommodate 1700 students by 2028. We have a talented, friendly and passionate staff body of 200 thathas expanded due to the increase in numbers.

Over the past 5 years, the school has been on a transformational journey with the ‘BA Way’, high standards and positiverelationships as the fundamental drive for school improvement. Our school vision of being ‘Community Minded, Drivenand Aspirational’ empowers all staff and students to achieve their very best.

We are a school that has a tailored and unique CPD offer that develops pathways for staff to explore and realise futurecareer ambitions. Regular staff surveys and wellbeing initiatives keeps staff turnover low and maintains a happy andmotivated workforce, that are passionate about achieving the very best for the students and community we serve.

Our modern building provides a wonderful environment for students to learn in and staff to teach. We have extensiveand improving sports facilities, state of the art classrooms and a clear and strategic workload charter to maximiseefficiency and work life balance.
We are looking for staff that are solution focused and genuinely passionate about improving the lives of children, who insome cases have very little. Our students respond best to staff that are consistent, friendly and committed.

Our last Ofsted inspection took place in March 2023, where we were graded good in every area. Please read our full Ofsted report here. We launched our ‘Good to Great’ initiative in September 2023. We would strongly encourage a visitfrom anyone that believes they can make a difference to our community.  

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Chris Deller

Headteacher

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for students and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, then we would like to hear from you.

Bedford Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and excellent references.

Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford. MK42 9TR.