Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, critical 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.
We are seeking an experienced part time teacher who is passionate about Politics and can teach A Level for the academic year 2026/2027. We follow the Edexcel course because of its international flavour. Politics is a popular A Level choice at Bedales and builds from our bespoke courses at KS4 in Global Perspectives and Geography. The Politics department is part of the Humanities Faculty which also includes History, Geography, Global Perspectives, Philosophy Religion & Ethics, and Economics & Business.
Experience & Background
An outstanding classroom practitioner, you will have a good degree in Politics or similar subject and have experience teaching it to A Level.
Experience of working in a boarding school is useful but not necessary.
Timetable
You will be timetabled to teach between 8 and 16 35-minute lessons a week depending on your availability. (Full time teachers teach 32 periods 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. The days for this post are to be negotiated according to your availability and will be discussed at interview stage. 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
- Life Assurance
- Personal Accident Cover
- Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
- Salary Extras Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free lunch provided during term time
- Staff use of sports facilities
- Beautiful working environment
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: 9.00am, Monday 8 June 2026
- Interview date: Tuesday 16 June 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 Bertie Cairns, Deputy Head (Academic), by email at [email protected]
All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to [email protected]
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.
