Location: De Parys Avenue, Bedford 
Contract: Permanent, Paid as Advised

Bedford School is a leading independent boarding and day school for boys, situated in a beautiful estate in the heart of Bedford. We are proud of our diverse and welcoming community and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

We are seeking friendly and reliable individuals to join the Theatre Bar & Front of House Team at the Quarry Theatre. The role involves providing a high‑quality service to patrons by assisting behind the bar, checking tickets, ushering audiences, and ensuring public areas are clean, safe, and welcoming before, during, and after performances. Hours are worked on an ad‑hoc basis to meet the needs of the Theatre and are mainly evenings from 6:30pm to 10pm, with weekend work including occasional matinees and regular evening performances. Typically, there are around three shifts per month. 

This is a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant theatre environment enjoyed by students, staff, and the wider community.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026

Interview Date: Friday 5th and Monday 8th June 2026

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email HR@harpurtrust.org.uk or ring 01234 369500.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

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. 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.