VACANCIES
Thank you for expressing an interest in working at 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.
Please read all supporting information prior to applying for any post.
Click here to download DBS School Information
Click here to download Guidance for Safer Working Practice February 2022
Click here to download Guidance for Safer Working Practice Addendum April 2020
Click here to download Short Form Privacy Notice for Application Forms
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.
To apply for all posts please click on the relevant link below.
Exam Invigilators
Permanent, Ad hoc hours, Monday to Friday, term time only. Salary G3 (actual hourly rate of £11.78). Required as soon as possible.
Click here to download vacancy information booklet
Click here to download and complete the application form
Closing date Monday 29th January 2024 at 9am
Interview date to be confirmed
Caretaker
Permanent. Full time hours, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday working shift patterns on a rota basis between the hours of 6.00 am to 10.00 pm, full year. Salary G3 (actual salary £22,737 to £23,500 pa). Flexibility is crucial for this post. Required as soon as possible.
Click here to download vacancy information booklet
Click here to download and complete the application form
Closing date Monday 29th January 2024 at 9am
Interview date to be confirmed
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
Our commitment to safeguarding
All offers of employment are conditional subject to all satisfactory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced criminal record with child barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), appropriate overseas checks, 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. At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. 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 online application form. All interviews at Bedford High School involve a member of staff appropriately trained in Safer Recruitment.
In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.
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.