Head of Academic Support Faculty
Location: Bedford Modern School, Bedford
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
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.
To find out more about our school and to apply, please visit .
Closing date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Interviews to be held: The week commencing the 5th May 2025
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email HR@harpurtrust.org.uk or ring 01234 369500.