Thank you for expressing an interest in working for Bedford High School.  Our current vacancies are listed below.

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 and to adhere to the school’s protection policies and procedures.  All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and Child Barred List check.  Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Supporting information and application forms:

Click here to download DBS School Information
Click here to download Guidance for Safer Working Practice May 2019
Click here to download Short Form Privacy Notice for Application Forms

Click here to download Teaching Staff application form
Click here to download Support Staff application form

Current vacancies:

Would you like to have a look around? If so, click the red dot below and we will be happy to take you on a virtual tour of our school.

Behaviour Support and Learning Intervention Officer
Full time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Temporary for 12 months, salary G5 pro rata (£17,135 – £19,298), working term time plus 3 days. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Friday 9th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

EAL Teaching Assistant
Part time position working 22.5 hours (3 days) per week. Temporary to cover maternity leave, salary G3 pro rata (£9,654 – £10,044), working term time only. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Friday 9th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

Senior Science Technician
Full time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Temporary to cover maternity leave, salary G4 pro rata (£16,518 – £17,528), working term time plus one week. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Friday 9th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

Teaching Assistant
Part time position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Temporary for 12 months, salary G3 pro rata (£12,584 – £13,092), working term time only. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Friday 9th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 14th July 2021

Premises Manager
Full time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday working shift patterns. Permanent, salary G8 (£29,577 – £33,782), working full year. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Monday 12th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

Recovery Mentor
Full time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Temporary for 12 months, salary G5 pro rata, working term time only. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Monday 12th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

HR/Finance Administrative Assistant
Part time position working 8 am – 4 pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Temporary to cover maternity leave, salary G3 pro rata, working term time plus 2 weeks. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Monday 12th July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

School Nurse
Part time position working 8 am – 4 pm, 2 days per week. Temporary for 12 months, salary G5 pro rata, working term time only. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Wednesday 21st July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

Early Help Coordinator
Part time position working 8 am – 4 pm, 2 days per week. Temporary for 12 months, salary G5 pro rata, working term time only. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Wednesday 21st July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

Academic Mentor in Science and English
Full time position working 37 hours per week, 8 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Temporary for 12 months, salary £19,000 pa, working term time only. Required September 2021.

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Closing date: Wednesday 21st July 2021 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

To apply for any post please complete the relevant application form, we do not accept CV’s, and return to Mrs Claire Taylor, HR Facilities & Communication Manager at the school address or by email to recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk

Any offer of employment is conditional subject to all satisfactory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced criminal record with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of your qualifications satisfactory to the school. When completing application forms all candidates must provide a full employment history and any gaps to be clearly identified.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.