Bedales School has been leading the way in innovative, student-centred learning for over a century. We champion creativity, individuality, and academic excellence in a uniquely inspiring environment, 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.
A first rate, highly skilled, inspirational and encouraging teacher, who embraces and embodies our ethos and values, is sought to lead and develop our successful Economics & Business department as Head of Department.
Experience & Background
An outstanding classroom practitioner, you will have a good degree in Economics or Business (or equivalent) with the vision and ability to lead the department to ensure it remains inspirational, exciting, engaging and relevant. You will oversee the planning, development and implementation of schemes of work, enabling students to attain their optimum potential in the subjects. As an effective communicator, your collegiate approach will inspire colleagues to work collaboratively towards achieving these outcomes.
You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the wider life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school both pastorally and through co-curricular activities. Accommodation may be available to the right candidate who is committed to fully supporting the life of our busy boarding school.
Timetable
You will be timetabled to teach 30 periods a week, which for our A Level teaching is 15 one hour and 10 minute lessons each 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 from 09:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs on Monday to Friday, and until 12:50 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.
This post is Regulated Activity.
Benefits
APTIS pension
Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
Salary Extras Benefits Platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Personal Accident Cover
Free on-site parking
Fee Remission for eligible staff
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
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 guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.
Closing date: 09:00, Friday 9 January 2026
Application discussion via MS TEAMS: week commencing 12 January 2026
Interview date: Thursday 22 January 2026
For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website: Working for us | Teaching Jobs & Careers | Bedales School
All 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 pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.
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.
