Joining Bedford
“Pupils see themselves as part of a cohesive school
community which includes not just staff and current
pupils but former pupils as well. Pupils have enormous
affection for this community of which they are a part.”
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Independent Boys’ School
of the Year 2021
“Boys are a delight, their trademark being an ability to mix
with any age group with easy, understated confidence.”
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Contents
Introduction….….….….….….….…07
The Role….….….….….….….….…08
Job Description….….….….….….…. . 10
Person Specification….….….….….…. 13
Staff Benefits….….….….….….…… 15
Our Boys….….….….….….….….…16
Why Bedford?….….….….….….…… 19
Useful Links….….….….….….….…21
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from the BEDFORD SCHOOL BEDFORD SCHOOL
Head Master
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TEACHER OF CLASSICS

Bedford School’s outstanding Classics department seeks a full-time teacher to join the team from September
2025.
Latin and Classical Civilisation have become increasingly popular since reform of languages within the Prep
School made Latin compulsory for all boys in Year 6 and 7. The Upper School department is situated in the
newly-refurbished 41 De Parys Building within bright and spacious classrooms, which sit alongside the English
department’s rooms, with whom we share communal facilities.
The department consists of three teachers; one of whom has responsibility for the delivery of Year 6-8 Latin, and
two others who teach fully across the school’s age range up to Year 13.
The successful candidate will be a team player. The ability to communicate effectively is essential to enable our
happy, inclusive and purposeful working environment to f lourish. The successful candidate will also be able to
make a substantial contribution to inspiring pupils’ passion for Classics beyond the classroom.
This role could be an exciting new challenge for a well-qualif ied teacher seeking to broaden their experience
amidst outstanding facilities and opportunities. Alternatively, Bedford School has outstanding and well-
established in-school support available for recent graduates who wish to train as a teacher. The department
successfully hosted a PGCE trainee from the University of Cambridge last term and the team is always open to
fresh approaches to enable high quality teaching and learning within a friendly and supportive environment.
Full-time teachers at Bedford are expected to play a full part in the extensive co-curricular programme and be a
Tutor attached to a boarding or day house.
The Head of Classics, Alistair Melvill, would be happy to talk to prospective applicants and can be contacted
through the main school reception on 01234 362200 or by email amelvill@bedfordschool.org.uk
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Job Description
The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Summary of the role
Job Title: Teacher of Classics
Department: Classics Department
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Location: De Parys Avenue, Bedford
Reporting Line: Head of Department
Hours: Full-time
Salary: School’s own salary scale
Purpose: To teach Latin and Classical Civilisation
Main duties and responsibilities
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment and may be varied in accordance with the
demands of the appointment.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL DUTIES

You are expected to act in accordance with the aims, policies and administrative procedures of the school.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which you will be required to
perform (this list is not exhaustive):

1. Teaching:

• U phold the department’s high standards of preparation, teaching and discipline.
• Always promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Support the work of the department to ensure the highest possible levels of achievement for all pupils.
• Plan lessons in accordance with department’s schemes of work.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of the department’s syllabi and schemes of work.
• Liaise with colleagues on the planning of work for collaborative delivery.
• Monitor, track and seek to understand prior attainment, keep records, and be aware of boys’ individual

circumstances
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