Sixth Form Learning Adviser

Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, purpose-built Science Centre opened in 2017 and extensive sports facilities.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Learning Adviser to join our friendly Sixth Form team. You will be jointly responsible for the operation of the Sixth Form Study Centre, provide a high level of support to individual students and help foster and maintain a culture of learning amongst our older students.

Ideally applicants will have experience in an educational setting and of supporting students possibly as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant coupled with an A level standard of education and relevant teaching qualification.

You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and enjoy supporting young adults at this important point in their education. The ability to be empathetic and firm but fair when dealing with young adults at varying stages of maturity is essential.

In return, we can offer a competitive salary, supportive working environment, private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, free lunches (in term time) and ongoing training and development opportunities.

The post will be 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm term-time plus five additional days by arrangement to include GCSE and A Level pre-results and results day.

Closing date: Tuesday 07 November 2023

Interviews: Wednesday 15 November 2023

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract employees that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

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.