Information For Applicants Head of Junior School September 2019 Welcome

Set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the South Hills and just 12 miles from the famous, medieval, walled market town of , Bedstone College is a quintessen- tially British Independent School. With the historic towns of Hereford and within 25 miles, there are excellent transport links to the rest of the UK. Birmingham International airport is just over an hour by car. As a result of the current incumbent securing the post of Head of Primary School at the British Overseas School in Karachi, Bedstone College seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and gifted teacher to lead the Junior School and to teach the Year 6 class. The successful candidate will be a member of the college Senior Leadership Team. A proven record of academic success and leadership at primary/prep school level is essential, as is a willingness to be fully involved in the life of this dynamic and forward-looking rural boarding school.

Bedstone College, a leading independent day and boarding school catering for young people between the ages of 4 and 18 through both our junior and senior schools. One of the few constants in life is that things are forever changing. The world that we are preparing our young people for is very different to the world that we, as adults, were prepared for by our teachers. Many schools talk about fulfilling potential or blending academic excellence with outstanding extra-curricular provision. However, Bedstone College is not an institution built upon sound bites, it is a real school in which we value the meaning of success in its widest sense. Our students come from a very wide range of backgrounds and abilities; yet each of them has something within them that is very special. It is this focus on trying to uncover that special talent and using it to build confidence and self-esteem that makes Bedstone much more than a school, but rather a family where effort, commitment, loyalty and service are valued as much as natural talents and abilities. Working with us :

This is an exciting time to join the College. In April 2019 Mrs Wendy Martin takes on the post of Head.

A new vision, focusing on providing personalised education, will guide the School in the next phase of its development and we are specifically looking for new staff who are sympathetic with our core values. We continue to focus on improving the educational experience in the classroom with committed staff who strive to ensure that all pupils fulfil their personal best. Bedstone College is a rewarding place to teach with pupils who are motivated and keen to learn.

Well-being for all our staff is of particular importance and, as part of an overall strategy for the College, several initiatives have been introduced to enhance our working environment. All staff are entitled to fee remission for their children at a rate agreed by Governors.

The School is a member of the Society of Heads, the Independent Schools Association and the Boarding Schools Association and we expect all staff to look outwards and focus on their continuous professional development.

For further information about the School please visit our website at www.bedstone.org Role Summary: Bedstone College seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and gifted teacher to lead this successful department and toeach t the Year 6 class. The successful candidate will be a member of the college Senior Management Team. The Head of Junior School will manage and oversee all aspects of teaching, learning, administration and management of the Junior School. A proven record of academic success and leadership at primary/ prep school level is essential, as is a willingness to be fully in- volved in the life of this dynamic and forward-looking rural boarding school. The Head of the Junior School will report to the Headmaster, (or his appointed Deputy), and will be the line manager for the EYFS

Department.

Hours of work: 08:00 am to 6:00 pm 5 days each week Holiday entitlement: In accordance with the Bedstone College teaching staff policy.

Salary: Will be set according to experience and will reflect The responsibility of the post. The post holder will be expected to play a full part in marketing the preparatory department in line with the agreed objectives of the College. How to apply: The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, prohibition from teaching check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, overseas check if appropriate and pre-placement medical assessment that are all satisfactory to Bedstone College. Proof of entitlement to work within the will also be required.

st Closing date: Wednesday 1 May 2019 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 6th May 2019 Salary: Commensurate with experience Start Date: September 2019

A person specification and full job description can be found on the college website www.bedstone.org For any further details for this post please contact Ms Paula Davis, Head’s PA at [email protected]. Applications can only be accepted using the college Standard Application Form which can be downloaded from the college website. Bedstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Full details of college safeguarding policies are available on the college website.