REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 EARLY CAREER TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY
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REQUIRED FOR EARLY CAREER TEACHER SEPTEMBER 2022 OF CHEMISTRY
INTRODUCTION
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ede’s is one of the newest, fastest-growing, and most
innovative HMC schools. We have developed a reputation
for ‘adding value’, for helping pupils to out-perform their
expectations, to achieve more than they ever thought
possible – be it in the classroom, on the stage, in the
dance studio, or on the sports field. To provide our
pupils with the very best start in life, we seek the very
best teachers – teachers who have passion and energy,
knowledge and empathy, interest and ambition.
We are committed to building a truly inclusive school and
cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness.
We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports
the diversity of our pupils and wider society. Our teachers’
individual differences, life experiences, innovation,
self-expression and talent that they invest in their work,
represents our dedication to celebrating the brilliance of
diversity and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race,
sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin,
age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual
orientation and beliefs.
WELCOME
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Bede’s is a remarkable co-educational day and We are understandably proud that Bede’s is a market
boarding School, where we are committed to nurturing leader in adding value, ensuring that our pupils
a joyful education for each and every one of our become the best versions of themselves. We also, this
pupils. As a member of our academic staff, you year, enjoyed another record year for exam results,
will find Bede’s to be an inspiring, satisfying and with 83% of A level grades at A*-B and 88% of
pleasant place to work. We believe in creating a grades at GCSE at 9-5
vibrant learning experience, which is supported by a
festival of opportunity in all facets of school life. This We believe in moulding the educational experience
is all founded upon a kind-hearted community, which to fit the child, not the other way around. We are also
inspires us all to enhance the lives of others. firm in our assertion that if our pupils are happy
during their time in School then their happiness will
We are always seeking genuinely exceptional talent, inform their successes.
individuals who share our ethos that this should be
a place where children can find joy in their pursuit of I hope that your impression of Bede’s when you meet
brilliance. Pupils are encouraged to develop a love us bears out these ideas – that ours is a joyful, kind
of learning, to enjoy their experience at school rather and caring School which offers children unrivalled
than being obsessed with achieving the end goal. opportunities and holds only the highest ambitions
for them.
Ours is a School defined by curiosity. We encourage
every individual to seek out their passions, venture Don’t take my word for it however. Speak to the
off the beaten track, and along the way, develop both pupils, for it is their School more than it is anyone
lasting friendship, and confidence in themselves. else’s. Thank you for taking the time to explore this
opportunity, if you feel that Bede’s could benefit
This pioneering spirit, combined with the very highest from your expertise and that you share the ethos and
standard of learning, the festival of opportunity values of this wonderful School please do make an
outside of the classroom and peerless pastoral application, we would be delighted to receive it.
care, truly enables children to realise a truly joyful
education. Peter Goodyer
Headmaster
THE POSITION
EARLY CAREER TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY
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ede’s is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and Early Career Teachers will enjoy a generous level of
enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Chemistry. Our remission on their timetable, above the level offered
new teacher will have the talent to help every pupil in other schools. They will also benefit from the expert
to their best possible results at GCSE or A Level. You professional mentorship of Mr Anthony Hammond, our
will be determined to inspire young people, and to help dedicated Head of Teacher Development. Residential
inculcate a love of Chemistry amongst your pupils. accommodation may be available for a suitable
You will be teaching at GCSE and there will be the candidate in exchange for the completion of duties in
opportunity to teach at A Level for the right candidate. one of our boarding houses.
You will be able to enjoy working with gifted scientists
who aspire to study at the very highest level as much Bede’s is a busy, energetic and friendly school set in
as you enjoy working with those who find the subject beautiful surroundings. We enjoy excellent facilities
particularly taxing. and resources and we offer superb opportunities for
the personal and professional development of our
The faculty is under the aegis of Head of STEM, Ms teachers.
Julia French. There are separate Heads of Department
for Biology, Physics and Chemistry, as well as for Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting
Animal Management, and you may be able to offer the welfare of children and young people and expects
an additional subject specialise in one of these all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
subjects. You will be eager to be a part of a successful All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory
faculty, teaching exciting and innovative lessons, and references and an enhanced DBS check.
contributing outside the classroom as well.
BEDE’S SENIOR SCHOOL
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ede’s is located in the Sussex village of Upper Dicker, the very best in the country, with particular strengths
north of Eastbourne, east of Lewes, and half-an-hour in Ceramics and Photography. Our Dance School
from Brighton, Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. The produces work of an extraordinary quality, and every
school was founded in 1979, having grown out of a year a number of pupils leave us for further training or
long-established junior school, located in Eastbourne. careers in this area. Drama is a massive strength. Our
We currently educate 811 pupils, from Years 9 to 13 sport, for girls and boys, is nationally-recognised.
(a further 300 children attend our junior school, with
But we recognise that to give our pupils the best
which we have very close links).
opportunities in life, it is incumbent upon us to help
We are enormously lucky to be situated in beautiful enable those pupils to achieve the best possible
countryside, close to the South Downs National Park. outcomes in public exams. Therefore, unashamedly,
Our school campus is enormous, and alongside all of we are hungry for positive results in the GCSEs and
the things that you might expect to find in a school A-levels for which our pupils study. Over the last
– classrooms, dining halls, boarding accommodation few years between 70 to 82% of all A levels take at
– also contains some things that may be more Bede’s were graded A*- B and over 90% of GCSEs at
surprising: a superb gym, a large swimming pool, and grades 9-4. More important, though, is the measure
even a school zoo (currently home to about 90 species, of the value we “add” to each child. Department for
from Squirrel Monkeys to Musk Turtles). Education figures have consistently shown Bede’s
to be one of the country’s top performing schools in
The school’s success has been built on offering a
this regard: our pupils are enabled to be the very best
programme which fits the needs of the individual,
versions of themselves, thanks to the care, and the
rather than expecting individuals to conform to the
opportunities, they receive at Bede’s.
expectations of the school. As such, we have always
given space to the esoteric rather than focusing solely
on the mainstream. Our Art Department is amongst
Cumulative percentages at each grade for Cumulative percentages at each grade for GCSEs
A Level, BTEC and PreU qualifications
A* A B C D 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
2020 25 54 82 97 99 2020 9 23 43 67 82 95 99
2019 20 48 70 88 96 2019 7 20 39 56 77 91 96
THE CAMPUS
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ede’s 120 acre campus is located within the Since its launch, a feature of Bede’s campus
village of Upper Dicker and features a multi development has been its innovative and
award-winning Art School, Zoo, Science Centre pioneering spirit, and this remains very much
and some of the finest sports facilities in in evidence today; the most recent boarding
the South East, including an international- houses have won design awards. Opening in
standard water-based hockey pitch, eight September 2022 is our new state-of-the-art
football pitches, four cricket pitches, boys' boarding house and Bede’s was one of
swimming pool, fitness studio and a state-of- the first schools to move to using a biomass
the-art Sports Complex. heating system
BEDE’S FACTS AND FIGURES
Male 483 Female 328 Sixth Form 339 Junior 472 Day 421 Day Boarding 71
Weekly Boarding 144 Boarding 175
THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE There are a variety of guides available for parents seeking advice on the most
suitable school for their child, but many consider the Good Schools Guide ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
to be the most objective and authoritative due to the thoroughness of their
REVIEW OF BEDE’S research (which includes interviews with parents and pupils) the expertise of
those researchers sent to appraise the School.
‘Co-Curricular is Art and DT are superb Pupils are really happy, There are some
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extraordinary’ said a here, one of the most so they don’t need to extremely academically ith a diverse array of GCSE and BTEC courses During their final years at Bede’s, pupils are
parent. popular subjects in the misbehave. bright pupils here, but available in the Fifth Form (Years 10 and 11) then given the highest levels of assistance
school from fine art to they’re not all like that, and over 30 courses available in the Sixth from subject teachers and the Sixth Form
Form, the academic journey for Senior School, team, with specialist advisors in UCAS,
Many pupils are weird and wonderful ‘Not a typical public and Bede’s wouldn’t want ‘Bedians’ begins in the First Year (Year 9). international universities and careers and
attracted by the choice photography, to school... as you imagine it so. employability. The Bede’s Diploma has
Underpinned by a strong focus on the core
of sport - others by not furniture that would them to be’, said a parent. subjects, Bede’s First Year programme
been engineered to enrich and round-off
having to play it. not look out of place in ‘Bede’s has more variety... The best mainstream places a substantial emphasis on the
the experience by offering Sixth Formers
those sought-after skills employers are
Heals. it has the diversity that a independent school creative subjects while generous sporting
increasingly looking for. Alongside specialist
opportunities and a unique Twenty-First
Sports facilities which modern school needs.’ in Sussex for value Century Studies course enthuse and develop
tutoring for pupils taking the Extended
‘Good communication added; evidence of the Project Qualification, the Diploma enables
could serve a small the pupils in the round. For those pupils with
pupils to access volunteering opportunities,
town - ‘second to none’, from tutor and ‘Caters to all sorts’, said strong culture of growth a real passion and aptitude for a subject,
presentation and leadership coaching and
said a parent, and the housemaster’, said a a parent of three very mindset here for the there are opportunities to study core subjects
guidance on an array of enrichment topics.
at a higher level through our after-school
sports coaching is parent who lives abroad. different children who pupils. masterclass programme. The defining aspect of Bede’s approach to
outstanding,say parents ‘They really look after previously attended academic life however is that children be
Throughout their time in the Fifth Form, pupils
and pupils. my son.... he’s very three very different treated as individuals; square pegs should
then typically take 8-10 GCSEs (or equivalent)
secure in the boarding schools in Surrey, but and are empowered to develop specialisms
not be made to fit into round holes as no two
children are ever the same.
environment’. were and are happily which will serve them well both in the Sixth
Drama is another Form and in life beyond school.
strength –‘productions accommodated at Bede’s.
‘They make the kids feel With all of our academic departments
are fantastic...’ said a good about themselves... empowered to make their subjects as practical
parent. with emotional as well as and hands-on as possible, the focus during
the Fifth Form is not simply on those all-
academic support,’ said a important exam outcomes but also on building
parent. passions, connecting learning to the real world
and putting knowledge into practice. We do
ISI Inspection this through our links with local organisations
Bede’s most recent inspection in the Autumn Term of 2019 was a compliance inspection which finds schools to have either met or not met the regulations. Bede’s Senior School including Charleston Festival, Sussex
was found to have met all the standards against which it was inspected, including the quality of education provided; the welfare, health and safety of pupils; the premises and University and the Sussex Historical Society.
accommodation, the provision of information to parents and the quality of leadership in, and management of, the School.
WHY HAVE A CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME? HOW DOES THE BEDE’S COMMUNITY WORK
TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN?
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t Bede's it is our goal to ensure that Phil Wise David Byrne Karen Lewis
ur holistic and flexible approach to co-curricular education goes far deeper
we develop good people through the Director of Sport than most schools and is interwoven both into our planning and also
growth and education of the whole Deputy Head: Director of Performing Arts
into the weekly routines of pupils, staff and parents in order to develop a
individual. It is our strong belief that Operations At Bede’s we are
unique educational experience via a wealth of opportunities. I have not only been lucky enough to manage
courage, curiosity and compassion fortunate to offer a
the Drama Department since 2013 but my
are revealed through co-curricular plethora of activities We ask all members of our staff to throw themselves wholeheartedly
recent appointment as Director of Performing
activities. These enable pupils to develop their strengths, that most can only into the Co-Curricular Programme. This means taking responsibility to
Arts, overseeing Music, Dance and Drama
qualities and self-confidence in order to help them to dream of. From inspire, support and facilitate the journeys of individual pupils within
is a joy. Collaboration is at the heart of
flourish. Contributions made to shared enterprises engender a sense of identity and climbing, mountain their areas of interest. Playing a full, regular and committed role within
our approach in Performing Arts and the
self-efficacy that enable pupils to tackle the challenges that they will face during biking, water sports to every traditional Activities, Evening Enrichment and the Weekend Programme is key in
outstanding creativity that results from such a dynamic is often rather
their adult lives. sport you can imagine, we have it on offer. creating the connection needed with others in order to build our kind
breathtaking. Across the disciplines, pupils at Bede’s are fortunate to
Performance and participation sit hand in hand hearted community. Through this Programme staff have the important
Pupils learn to develop tenacity and to be conscientious by realising that the work alongside industry professionals and talented teachers whose
with our vision: Inspiring physical activity in responsibility of engendering respect for societal and cultural rules,
success or failure that they are having in an area is not an accident. Recognition passion it is to offer our pupils the very best experience in rehearsals
every generation. Non-competitive activity, as possession of standards for correct behaviour and a sense of right and
that this is not random and their achievement is due to effort reveals character. and on stage. The number of productions and concerts we showcase
important as the battles in the sporting arenas. wrong, founded on a caring integrity that fosters belonging.
It also creates connection, reflecting positive bonds with others and resulting in every year is startling and new creative energy would be welcomed;
We boast an Olympic standard water-based
successful relationships within school, family and community. We hope that every Bede's pupils pick from a diverse, engaging and inclusive array of over playing in the school orchestra, assisting the direction of a play or
astro-turf, a 25-metre competition pool, 7 grass
individual pupil finds their own niche, their area that they can truly call their own 100 clubs and activities supported by staff and tutors who are on hand in taking a dance class in activities.
pitches, bespoke cricket nets, a twin sports
and that this is a start of their co-curricular journey which they then own for life. order to guide and advise. We have a core offer within the Co-Curricular
hall, fully equipped gymnasium and 7 tennis Educational trips broaden pupil’s horizons and at Bede’s we believe
Mastery of their own niche has an incredible impact on their own wellbeing and Programme that must be resourced, staffed and supported, as it has been
courts. In an average year we have 30+ teams that what happens outside of the classroom can be just as important
many pupils are high performers in their chosen fields. integral to the success of the School. Staff will be asked, and in some
across football, hockey, cricket, tennis, netball, as what happens within it. We offer diverse and high quality day and
cases directed, as to where to become part of this according to their skills
Allowing for specialisation as well as breadth based on individual needs is a swimming and basketball. Physical activity is residential trips that enhance pupils' classroom learning as well as
and the needs of the pupils. However, we also encourage all members of
hallmark of the Bede’s experience. As well as making many lifelong friendships and truly a wonderful way to engage with the pupils offering new life experiences. Recent far flung trips have seen pupils
the community to discover unlikely passions as wisdom is often found in
memories that last far beyond Bede's, the competence, confidence and creativity outside of the classroom. Whether you wish to fly off to partake in wildlife conservation in the South African bush,
something new off the well trodden path. Therefore we are always looking
that pupils gain from finding their own niche also provides opportunities to join contribute at a performance or participation fund raise for an expedition and community volunteering in Nepal and
to hear about new ideas and innovations which can be added to the
communities and meet people later in life. Ultimately we want to produce good level, there will be somewhere for you to make enjoy working with industry professionals at the New York film institute,
existing opportunities within the Programme.
people. People who will realise the good fortune of the benefits afforded to them by your mark. as well as a myriad of sports focused trips, most recently a cricket tour
their education and who will go on and make the world a better place. Pupils are at in Cape Town. Closer to home we have frequent visits to London art
Bede’s for several years, but their experiences help to form who they are for the rest galleries and theatres, regular DofE outings to National Parks and the
of their lives. thrilling annual scream to Thorpe Park, to name but a few! All of these
trips are conceived, planned and staffed by keen teachers from across
the school, but we always need volunteers who would enjoy working
with our pupils in a new, exciting environment.
CO-CURRICULAR
Creative Arts Games and Hobbies Performing Arts Sport and Fitness
Opportunities abound in the Performing Arts Bede’s is recognised for both the strength and
Bede’s Art School has a national reputation as Exploring different interests is a vital part of
department, whether pupils wish to take centre depth of its Sport Programme which values both
a centre of excellence. The department boasts a developing as a person, and our wide range of
stage or get involved in projects behind-the- participation and performance equally. In our Core
variety of facilities including Fine Art Studios, a Games and Hobbies activities allow our pupils to
scenes. Our dramatists get involved in Drama Club and Competitive Sports: Football, Hockey, Cricket,
Mac Graphics suite, a Victorian Printing Press, do just that. From the quieter pursuits of Chess,
alongside a range of plays, musicals and our annual Tennis, Netball, Swimming and Basketball we field
Life drawing classes, two Ceramics studios and Downland Walking and Reading for Pleasure to
Junior and Senior Productions; these are either over 30 teams every year, with our aim being that
two Darkrooms. Whether pupils opt to study the the more adrenaline-fuelled options of Mountain
performed in our Miles Studio Theatre on campus everyone who wants to compete for their school can
Creative Arts or join in for fun, they can try their Biking, Sailing and Horse Riding, there really is
or at an external venue (previous productions do so.
hand at Ceramics, Photography, Life Drawing, something for everyone.
have taken place at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park
Jewellery Making and Sewing. Our Art Scholars’ At an elite level we are of course proud of our
Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
Workshop provides an opportunity for gifted and accomplishments with our top teams regularly
talented artists to spend time on their chosen Charity and Community Our musicians have the opportunity to perform in a winning County and National titles. A number of
area of interest. range of musical styles – from Chamber Choir and Bede’s alumni are currently playing football and
It takes a special kind of pupil to volunteer their
Orchestra to Jazz Band and Choir – with the option cricket professionally with many more achieving full
time for good causes, and we are lucky to have
to perform in a range of recitals and our flagship sports scholarships in US universities.
many pupils keen to help their local community.
Educational Enrichment Our Bede’s Community Links project involves
‘Cabaret’ event. Our Music Technology activity gives
Beyond our core sports, we offer a wide programme
pupils the opportunity to learn analogue and digital
Cultivating a love of learning for life is key to pupils volunteering in a range of roles, from of leisure sports and activities, including Riding,
sound engineering in our well-resourced studio
the Bede’s philosophy, and our Educational helping to teach at the village primary school Shooting, Climbing, Skateboarding and Water
facility.
Enrichment activities ensure that our pupils Park Mead to spending time with local residents Sports. Non-competitive activity is as important as
gain the best opportunities to explore academics in our Knit and Natter group. Our annual “Make Our Bede’s Legat Dance Academy is designed for the battles in the sporting arenas.
outside of the classroom. There is something a Difference Day” sees pupils get involved in a talented and passionate dancers committed to
to cater to all interests, from Computer range of other voluntary projects including litter pursuing a career in dance. Pupils are taught by
Programming and Creative Writing to Space picking on the seafront, helping at St Wilfrid’s world-class industry professionals in our specialist Trips
Science and Modern Foreign Languages. Our Hospice and with a riding for the disabled project. dance studios, and study and perform in a range
At Bede’s we believe that what happens outside
Zoological Society – which sees our pupils care Pupils also get involved in a range of charity of styles alongside benefitting from supplementary
the classroom can be just as important as what
for the 70 species of animal in our specialist fundraising initiatives, from our House Charity strength and conditioning training. For pupils who
happens within it. With this in mind, we regularly
School Zoo – understandably remains one of our events to whole school foodbank collections. wish to enjoy dance for fun, we offer our Bede’s
run a range of trips to enable our pupils to explore
most popular activities. Open Dance classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz
the world around them and enhance their learning.
and musical theatre.
CO-CURRICULAR
Academic Trips Weekend Programme
Bede’s offers a range of curriculum-based trips across Bede’s is a seven-day-a-week school and our Weekend
the different year groups and subjects. This may involve Programme is open to all boarders and any day pupils
field trips to Nettlecombe Court, Exmoor in Biology, who choose to ‘opt in’. The programme starts after school
visits to The Globe or Old Vic for Drama or English, the on Friday when a series of evening activities begin, with
National Gallery for Art, Theatre Royal Brighton for MFL, the emphasis being for pupils to have some ‘down time’.
and Churchill War Rooms for History and even a First Year Activities include theatre, bowling and cinema trips to
Science trip to Thorpe Park to explore the physics of the Hailsham, Eastbourne or Brighton, meals out and movie
rollercoaster! nights.
Sometimes these trips may be international, and in Each Saturday morning, Bede’s academic departments
recent years our Geographers have visited volcanoes in are open for an array of extended sessions. Alongside the
Iceland and our Historians have visited Washington DC. many academic opportunities on offer, pupils are able to
We have also recently run an expedition and community take part in our comprehensive sports fixtures as well as
volunteering trip to Nepal, and a wildlife conservation trip activities including Target Rifle Practice, Mountain Biking
in the South African bush. and Paddle Boarding. Each of the five Boarding Houses
hosts their own Saturday night events, which range from
movie nights to talent shows, quizzes and parties.
Sports Trips Most Sundays there are a series of optional day trips to
The sports trips offered each year vary but often take the various locations and events around the South East to the
form of pre-season training sessions ahead of the start likes of Chinatown, Thorpe Park or Brighton Pier.
of the season.
In the last few years our Girls Hockey team have travelled
to Amsterdam for pre-season training, our Football Team
kicked off the 2019 season with a trip to Lisbon, and
our cricketers spent a week during Easter in Cape Town
preparing for their season.
The School usually offers at least one international skiing
trip which either takes the form of a recreational break
for ski enthusiasts or a trip focused around a particular
skiing competition for those at competition level.
We also regularly take pupils to Duke of Edinburgh Award
training expeditions; as well as being a lot of fun and a
fantastic way to hone our survival skills, we have seen
many of our pupils achieve their Gold, Silver and Bronze
Awards with us.PASTORAL LIFE INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY EXCELLENCE (INDEX)
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Diversity is at the heart of life at Bede’s. We are lucky enough to welcome pupils from 39 different countries
ede’s has five day and five boarding houses and these act as the Our prefect-team fulfils an important function within the school around the world (boarders make up half of our pupil body at the Senior School, with we also have a smaller
pastoral hubs or as “schools within the school”. Each teacher at acting as important role models, providing a voice for pupils as boarding community at the Prep), with many of our pupils citing the opportunity to meet people from different
Bede’s is linked to one of these ten houses and acts as a Personal well as supporting at school events. We seek to ensure the same cultures as one of their favourite parts of school life. Our focus on holistic education tailored to the individual is
Tutor within it overseen by Housemasters and Housemistresses. diversity of talent, background and character in our prefect body at the core of our culture, and as such we strive to ensure that every pupil at Bede’s is given the confidence to use
Tutors are tasked with ensuring pupils are reaching their that we value more broadly within the school and our prefects are their voice and the opportunity to pursue their ambitions.
potential and are encouraged to take advantage of the plethora of evidence of our firmly held belief in the importance of a vibrant
opportunities Bede’s offers in and outside of the timetable. and diverse community.
The Houses are supported by our Health and Wellbeing Team Bede’s is proud to work in partnership with the Foster Placement At Bede’s we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. The Inclusion Hub has been
which provides healthcare support including first aid, health Support Service, providing respite care for foster carers, as well set up to ensure that our practice is as inclusive as possible; groups of dedicated staff and pupils across the
screening, the assessment and management of minor injuries as the Royal National Springboard Bursary Foundation. We have a Trust all of whom lead from compassion, genuinely care about the issues of diversity and feel empowered to make
and illness and counselling. Spiritual support is also provided by number of “Looked After” children in the school, with a member of positive change. Talks, workshops and PSHE sessions are delivered on a range of topics, including (but not limited
our Chaplain, who leads weekly Chapels as well as the School’s staff overseeing their progress and wellbeing. to) ethnicity, neurodiversity, disability, religion, ageism, gender and LGBTQIA+.
charity work.
Annie Bonheur
Languages Co-ordinator, Department of Modern Foreign
Languages
My journey with the Inclusion Hub has had a personal impact on me. We have tackled
issues such as race, ethnicity and heritage with honesty and transparency, courage and
compassion. It soon became obvious to me that I could no longer devise and deliver content
to my pupils without putting matters of diversity and inclusion at the forefront of my practice. I have experimented
with academic projects such as motivation and joy in the classroom through story-telling and creative writing; I have
delivered language Masterclasses on material from authors from visible minority backgrounds. The experiments have
been enlightening, enriching, and enchanting for both my pupils and myself.
As a language teacher who has always been curious and fascinated about how cultural influences shape a language,
I have carried out a diversity audit of our Year 9 English curriculum and put forward some recommendations with a
view to diversify and decolonize the curriculum. The journey ahead is still very long, but as a native from the French
West Indies with a European academic background, I am proud of being a member of the Inclusion Hub at Bede's, a
group that seeks to ensure that every voice is heard and valued with unquestionable acceptance.
I would urge you as educators, to be daring and I wish you a professional and personal journey at Bede’s filled with
enlightenment, enrichment, and enchantment!OUR TEACHERS
What is your Edem Onofeghara Steve Carville What is your Ali Rowsell Helena Worrall
subject, and your subject, and your
position within Business and Teacher of position within Deputy Head of PE and Head of Gold Head of Geography
Economics Chemistry Duke of Edingburgh
the school? the school?
Assistant Director of Studies (GCSE)
When did you September 2019 September 2019 When did you August 2017 September 2019
start at Bede’s? start at Bede’s?
Valley Park School, Maidstone Kent The Cavendish School, Eastbourne Where did you Angley Sports College (state), North London Collegiate School Jeju Trained at Bede's
Where did you
teach before (private international), Moira House (private), La Cote (international),
teach before This is my 3rd year at Bede’s and it's amazing to think that 2 years ago I was completing After joining Bede’s in September 2019
coming to Bexhill College (state)
coming to my NQT year in the middle of a global pandemic. As an Early Career Teacher starting I was immediately asked to perform at
Bede’s? out at Bede's in what would have been a challenging year anyway without the added the ‘House Music’ competition - it had Bede’s? Alongside teaching examination and core PE across the Senior School, I am The School’s Teacher Development Programme trained
challenge of teaching in a virtual environment in response to a global pandemic, I been discovered that I ran an open mic at a Tutor in Knights House, a day house: I am fully involved in the day-to-day me and eased me into school life and the classroom
was given every opportunity and support to thrive and flourish with the guidance of Printers Playhouse, in Eastbourne. Within a tutoring and care of a group of 13 Year 9 boys. I support the Bronze & Silver, has helped me develop teaching skills and confidence
What do you Professional and Subject mentors as well an ONSIDE mentor. The ONSIDE mentoring few days a staff band had been assembled What do you as well as being in charge of the Gold DofE programme, providing pupils with without ever becoming overwhelmed.
do at the school programme, being Bede's own innovative programme for supporting new members of and after a few rehearsals we were ready to do at the school the opportunity to undertake expeditions and outdoor adventurous activities in The senior staff have been incredibly welcoming
beyond teaching staff in their first year as well as aiding in the development of a collaborative learning play. The pupils who went before us were, beyond teaching different national parks around the country. I have also lead a school group to and supportive, and straight away I felt like part
your subjects, culture. of course much better, but we had a whale your subjects, Nepal on a Global Challenge expedition of the School community. Prior to Bede’s, I worked
and what do of a time and were very well received. I and what do
In my first year at Bede's, I learned the fine art of balancing the demands of class sets, I love working at Bede's, it is by far the most enjoyable and rewarding teaching in an office and it felt like a big risk to make such
you enjoy about now run an afternoon activity helping to you enjoy about
maintaining pastoral oversight of a tutor group, assessments, and reporting all of which experience to date. The SEN, LAC, Child Protection and Safeguarding provision a dramatic change, but it was absolutely the right
working here? encourage pupils’ song-writing skills. working here?
allowed me to develop excellent teaching and leadership practice at Bede's. 3 years on at Bede's is the best I've ever experienced, and something that provides me decision. I love sharing my passion for Geography in
and I now have the opportunity of working in the post of Assistant Director of Studies with challenge, further continued professional development alongside working the classroom and getting involved in pastoral care
(GCSE), supporting pupil progress and attainment in the Fifth Form. My journey at with experienced, passionate colleagues. The house system is exceptional in one of our Boarding Houses. In my first year I was
Bede’s didn’t just see me as a Chemistry able to lead a new sustainability-focused activity
Bede's is evidence that at Bede's early career teachers will not only find their feet and and provides the highest quality pastoral care for all pupils. The opportunity
teacher. It saw that there was more to me with pupils, manage and judge a school-wide essay
benefit from the experience and expertise of mentors, put at their disposal, but they will to further my own development as a teacher has been second to none, with
than the Periodic Table and was willing to competition and help out with girls’ sport. There are
also be encouraged to develop professionally. The community of teaching and pastoral countless chances to pursue areas of interest, as well as “upskill” as a
allow me to indulge and encourage other many routes to teaching – I investigated many of
staff at Bede's demonstrate that teaching, behavioural management, and pastoral care teacher.
aspects of my personality and skill-set. them – but with the excellent support of the TDP here
are all team efforts and the early career teacher is always supported. Opportunities for As well as the music, I’m in charge of the As a teacher of PE, it is great to see and support a number of scholarship
adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to one's practice abound whilst the same joined and the wonderful diversity of activities going on
school’s fleet of mountain bikes which a pupils from a variety of different school settings and backgrounds, accessing
up approach to monitoring pupil progress by developing relationships with colleagues, throughout the school, Bede’s is a truly excellent and
group of us take out on Tuesday afternoons. and undertaking our examination courses, alongside pursuing their path of
studying pupil data, and engaging with all PD courses is encouraged. 3 years on at exciting place to start your career as a teacher.
excellence in the world of sport.
Bede’s, and I am still encouraged to try new things, confident in the progress I have
made and knowing that I have more to give over the next few years.OUR TEACHERS WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING WITH?
What is your Jonathan Turner
subject, and your JOHN TUSON, Deputy Head ANTHONY HAMMOND, Head of Teacher
position within Fine Art, Photography &
It has been my privilege to work at Bede’s since Development
the school? Graphics, Head of The Creative Arts
Faculty, overseeing Design 1993. During that time, I have seen generations It is my role at Bede's to oversee and deliver the
Technology, Media and Art of pupils benefiting from the extraordinary professional training for Early Career Teachers.
in all of its various manifestations. possibilities that are available to them here. I
unequivocally believe that young people work The process of launching your teaching career
When did you January 2002 best, and are happiest, when they are guided is a demanding yet exciting challenge to
start at Bede’s? towards areas in which they can succeed, rather than being forced undertake. I will provide a level of support and encouragement in order
to ensure your ECT programme is both successful and rewarding. I
T
down pathways on which they will find failure. I can think of no more
This was my first full-time teaching position, but I had exciting, more worthwhile, more enriching job than teaching. will offer an enriching professional studies programme in order for
Where did you he Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive
previously worked in adult education. professional development to take place. You will focus on the various
teach before school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity
aspects of being an effective teacher, all underpinned by the continued
coming to My main role when I first started at Bede’s was mainly as part of and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body
reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and development of your subject knowledge. Bede’s is a place that will allow
Bede’s? the Co-Curricular program - running a GCSE Photography Activity. SACHIN CHOITHRAMANI, Assistant Head:
wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer you to grow your love of teaching and to surround yourself with exciting
This was in the pre-digital age and photography was on cusp of a Innovation & Development practitioners that want to share ideas and knowledge.
and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique
digital transformation. It was the pupils who pioneered, developed
contributions that you can bring in terms of your I cannot think of many jobs where every day I am
What do you and inspired each other to keep getting better. Pupils continue to education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender able to immerse myself in what I love a great
do at the school inspire one another now – with ex-pupils often returning to inspire identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages
beyond teaching the next generation. deal – creating, directing and reading theatre. JULIA FRENCH, Head of STEM
spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and
your subjects, beliefs. And, what is more, I count myself lucky to get I still consider the day that I circled a job advert
and what do The chance to immerse yourself in the areas you love is one of to share the subject with young people who are for Bede’s in the TES 16 years ago to be one of
you enjoy about Bede’s great strengths. developing their creativity, curiosity and intellect. The heart of our
• Bede’s has 108 teachers, full or part-time the most fortuitous of my life. Since then I have
working here? There is a genuine opportunity and freedom to grow professionally motivation as educators is to ensure that every learner in our care has seen the STEM subjects grow and thrive in a
at Bede’s. You can try an idea, implement it and see the pupils take • About 70% have experience of having worked in the opportunity to flourish and thrive. But our definition of a “learner” unique atmosphere of diversity and excellence.
it and make it their own. the state sector extends beyond the pupils themselves, it includes the teachers, There is a strong sense of team and excellent support from brilliant
the parents and the support staff; as a Trust we are a community colleagues. Our purpose built maths and science blocks are spacious
Working with the creative, enquiring and diverse pupils is what • 20% are from outside the UK of learners. It is my privilege to lead the Professional Development
makes Bede’s tick. It is about us working with them – not and hum with the energy of the pupils whilst we have a thriving digital
programme at Bede’s and to support you in realising your professional life. Our aim is that all STEM pupils should be capable, independent
making them fit with us. More importantly the pupils are kind • 7% are BAME
ambition. thinkers and should leave possessing a life-long love of knowledge and
to one another – there has been a great sense of community
amongst pupils and staff throughout my time here. The support of • 19% live on the school campus inquiry. I would love you to have a role in that and hopefully look back at
colleagues is another huge characteristic of Bede’s - I have learnt, today, the day you decided to submit an application to Bede’s, with the
and continue to learn, from them. I never went to a school like this same fondness.
myself, but I wish I had.WORKING AT BEDE’S
B
ede’s is a wonderful place to work. We are very proud the Bede’s offer, and as such full-time teachers Recruitment process Please complete an application form via our website Bede’s is an equal opportunity employer
by clicking bedes.org. You will be asked to upload
of our dedicated team and the hard work that they are expected to play a full part in our extensive co-
the duly completed application form, and include a Our School is proud of its commitment to equality and
put in to make our pupils’ time here as enjoyable and curricular programme; all colleagues are expected
covering letter to the Headmaster, Mr Peter Goodyer. diversity among all its members. We support all our
successful as possible and, as such, look to reward to be involved in tutoring in either a day or boarding
Short-listed candidates will be invited to the School pupils, prospective pupils, staff (including contracted
our staff with generous Bede’s teaching pay scales house and undertaking various duties, including a
and are asked to bring: staff), parents, carers, guardians and other
and beneficial conditions of service. All teachers are weekly evening and fortnightly weekend duty.
offered enrolment to our pension provider, Aegon and stakeholders. We treat them with respect and have
• three forms of ID in accordance with the due regard for their privacy and wellbeing, regardless
we enjoy generous holidays. There is ample opportunity to take on additional
attached DBS documents list of: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
responsibilities across the School with appropriate
The professional learning culture of the school is remuneration. Some of these come with the benefit of • copies of your original qualifications that have and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,
underpinned by the principles of empowerment, residential accommodation. been declared in your application religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We have a
accountability, support, challenge, innovation, • documentary evidence if you have changed zero tolerance policy towards discriminatory language
reflection, collaboration and risk taking. We Bede’s has a very friendly, busy campus (visitors to your name by deed poll or any other means or action that could create a hostile environment. We
understand that happy, motivated and ambitious the School often comment on our warm and inviting (eg marriage, adoption, statutory declaration) do not accept behaviour that amounts to harassment
staff are vital for the success of our pupils, and we outlook), offering extensive, state-of-the-art facilities Copies of your ID will be taken for our records or exclusion of any individual.
actively support and encourage learning on the job which are enjoyed by our pupils, colleagues and, in
with a range of professional development initiatives some cases, with the local community. It is Bede’s normal policy to take up references prior Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
throughout the year. The Trust is committed to to your interview, these references will be the referees welfare of children and young people and expects all
providing access to a range of opportunities to enable Fee concessions for teaching staff are available listed on your application form. staff to share this commitment.
every individual to develop. You will have access across the Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory
to a range of courses and training programmes The selection process will usually involve a lesson references and DBS clearance.
and we can offer generous financial support to We look forward to welcoming you to the Bede’s observation and several interviews with the Senior
colleagues choosing to complete additional accredited community. team and the Head of Department.
qualifications.
Sachin Choithramani, Assistant Head: Innovation and
For us, we believe that the centre of what we do is Development, Nick Abrams, Assistant Head: Teaching
to ensure the best possible experience for our pupils & Learning or any other colleague would be delighted
in all areas of School life – this is at the heart of to answer any questions about the position. Please
direct all queries through recruitment@bedes.orgIN 2021
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