Head of Academic Support Faculty

Required September 2025

Bedford Modern School (BMS) is an outstanding HMC independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-18. Our community is a friendly, happy and supportive one and all of the 350 staff members, spanning both teaching and non-teaching roles, help to make BMS a very special place to work.

Are you a passionate and experienced education professional with a strong track record of supporting students with additional needs? Bedford Modern School (BMS) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Academic Support to lead our whole-school strategy for SEND provision and academic support across Years 3 to 13.

As a key member of our pastoral and academic teams, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering outstanding provision for students with a wide range of learning needs, including overseeing access arrangements, leading a specialist team, and ensuring that all students are supported to fulfil their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a high-performing, supportive, and inclusive independent school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A Level 7 Specialist Teacher qualification or equivalent
• Experience in leading SEND provision, ideally across both junior and senior phases
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A commitment to promoting inclusion and educational excellence for all

In return, you will join a warm, forward-thinking school community with exceptional facilities and a deep commitment to pastoral care and professional development.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 April

Interview: Week commencing 05 May 

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.  Please see the guide in the company news area.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview.