Head of Bedales Assessed Courses: French and Spanish 0001

• Location
• Bedales School
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent / Full Time
• Application Deadline
• Monday, March 16, 2026
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  
• Job Advert

• 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.

  Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs) are the most high-profile academic innovation at the school. Visitors from across the globe visit the school to see what they are in practice. BACs are taught as an alternative to GCSEs. See here for more information:

  Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs) | Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs). We are moving towards delivering BACs in French and Spanish, for first teaching in September 2027.

  We are seeking an inspirational leader who is passionate about curriculum reform in MFL who can design, create and deliver BACs in French and Spanish. There will be a generous time allowance with this high-profile, unique role.

  Experience & Background

  An outstanding classroom practitioner, you will have a good degree in French and / or Spanish but should be able to teach both languages. The BAC must be a better preparation for A Level than GCSEs. You should have the knowledge, interest, vision and ability to lead the development of the BAC and to ensure it is inspirational, exciting, engaging and relevant. You will oversee the planning and implementation of schemes of work, enabling students to attain their optimum potential in the subject. As an effective communicator, your collegiate approach will inspire colleagues to work collaboratively towards achieving these outcomes.

  You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the wider life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school both pastorally and through co-curricular activities.

  Timetable

  You will be timetabled to teach 20 35 minute lessons a week during the two-year development phase. 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. 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 meals provided during term time
  • Free on-site parking
  • Fee Remission for eligible staff
  • On-site nursery (subject to availability)
  • Gymnasium & swimming pool
  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 16 March 2026Application discussion via MS TEAMS: on a rolling basis in the week commencing 16 MarchInterview date: Wednesday 25 March 2026

  To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact Tristan Wilson, our Head of Faculty: MFL, by email at twilson@bedales.org.uk

  All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to

  recruitment@bedales.org.ukSafeguarding 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 pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

  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.