Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies at Bedford School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/BS/89368


• Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Independent Senior


• Location: De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU


• Contract Type: Fixed Term


• Contract Term: Not Applicable


• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 9th Nov, 2026


• Start Date: January 2027


• Positions Available: 1


• Interview Date(s): 16 November 2026

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About this Role

We wish to appoint a Teacher of Religious Studies for a fixed term on a PAA contract effective January 2027.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the subject, a desire to inspire this in others and will be eager to develop their own teaching skills across Year 9, GCSE, A-Level, and university preparation.

The Religious Studies department at Bedford has a strong academic focus. We have a good record of success in terms of university uptake, including Oxbridge. A-Level results are also strong, with a pleasing number of pupils going on to study Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy beyond Bedford at some of the country's most competitive universities, including Oxbridge.

It would be desirable, though not essential, for the successful candidate to have experience of GCSE and A Level qualifications; what is essential, however, is a willingness and enthusiasm to help ensure Religious Studies continues to play a central role in the academic life of the school. Experience of the independent sector and/or a boarding environment is not essential; each year, Bedford School welcomes teachers from the state and independent sectors in England, and from some of the world's best international schools, and we value the experience that they bring.

We welcome applications from all Religious Studies specialists, and from all backgrounds, to provide good role models for our global students.

The selection process will involve a lesson observation and interviews.

Application Details

• Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026


• Interview Date: Monday 16th November 2026

The Head of Religious Studies (Adrian Finch) would be happy to talk to prospective applicants and can be contacted through the main school reception on or by email [email protected]

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Bedford School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Bedford 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 (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust.

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The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the subject, a desire to inspire this in others and will be eager to develop their own teaching skills across Year 9, GCSE, A-Level, and university preparation.

The Religious Studies department at Bedford has a strong academic focus. We have a good record of success in terms of university uptake, including Oxbridge. A-Level results are also strong, with a pleasing number of pupils going on to study Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy beyond Bedford at some of the country's most competitive universities, including Oxbridge.

It would be desirable, though not essential, for the successful candidate to have experience of GCSE and A Level qualifications; what is essential, however, is a willingness and enthusiasm to help ensure Religious Studies continues to play a central role in the academic life of the school. Experience of the independent sector and/or a boarding environment is not essential; each year, Bedford School welcomes teachers from the state and independent sectors in England, and from some of the world's best international schools, and we value the experience that they bring.