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Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

About Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust comprising 11 schools and five nurseries.


We provide exceptional education to 8,000 children across Bedfordshire, from nursery age to advanced level study.

Everything we do is driven by our values: to always put children first, to collaborate with each other to add value and compete to improve, to provide community-based provision, and to have the courage to be compassionate.

We share a vision to grow the BEST in everyone – and that includes our staff. We aim to recruit, retain and develop the highest quality workforce.

We are able to offer our staff a fantastic range of benefits, including great opportunities for career development and training.

Full details can be found in our BEST People staff benefits brochure.

The future is exciting for BEST. Come and be a part of our journey!

* If you haven't already, please check out our website or find out more about our #BestFamily on social media  you can find us on X/Twitter and LinkedIn. We also have a jobs page on Facebook (you may have even come to our MyNewTerm profile from there!).

BEST is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited Vacancies

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

An exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the central finance function of this busy and growing multi-academy trust.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £27,822.00 - £30,028.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator (Subsidiaries)

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator (Subsidiaries)

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

An exciting opportunity for a finance professional to join the central finance function of this busy multi-academy trust looking after the finances for our subsidiaries (charity and nurseries).

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £18,541.00 - £20,141.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our school on a full time, permanent contract. We are seeking candidates who have a dedication to suppo...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £26,000.00 - £28,228.00 Annually (Actual)
      NJC Scale 4D Points 15-20 (FTE £29,093 - £31,586 pro rata - actual £26,000 - £28,228 per annum)
New SHARE

Pastoral Support Manager (Secondary)

Pastoral Support Manager (Secondary)

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

We are looking for a Pastoral Support Manager to facilitate the highest quality pastoral support for pupils aged 11-16. Support pastoral leaders in providing excellent pastoral care in a named year g...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,060.00 Annually (FTE)
      Including five training days plus an additional two weeks
New SHARE

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Head of Department to lead MFL in our new and popular extended secondary school in Central Bedfordshire - currently years 5 - 10 but expanding every year - ex...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS in accordance with qualifications & experience - TLR 2B
New SHARE

Head of Business Studies/Secondary Teacher of Business Studies

Head of Business Studies/Secondary Teacher of Business Studies

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Secondary Teacher of Business Studies or Head of Department to lead Business Studies in our new and popular extended secondary school in Central Bedfordshire...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS in accordance with qualifications & experience - possible TLR 2B
New SHARE

Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Etonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire

Etonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire

This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced department which focuses on the passion we all share for Science. We work closely as a team and pride ourselves on support and teamwork.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS Negotiable
New SHARE

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy are looking to appoint an inspirational, talented and committed English Teacher to join a creative and dedicated Department

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS / UPS
New SHARE

Learning Support Assistant - 31.25hrs/week (8.45am - 3.30pm), term time only.

Learning Support Assistant - 31.25hrs/week (8.45am - 3.30pm), term time only.

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff/managers, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £17,669.00 - £17,946.00 Annually (Actual)
      NJC 2A, points 3-4
New SHARE

Teacher of Textiles & Art (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Textiles & Art (Maternity Cover)

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

An experienced and welcoming Art Department would like to appoint a highly committed and enthusiastic Teacher who is passionate about teaching Textiles.

  Maternity Cover | Part-Time
  MPS / UPS
New SHARE

Examinations Officer

Examinations Officer

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy is looking to appoint a highly organised Examinations Officer to work within a busy, welcoming team.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £34,314.00 - £37,035.00 Annually (Actual)
      NJC Scale BBU09 Points 24-27 (FTE £34,314 - £37,035 per annum)
New SHARE

Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

BEST Nursery Langford, Langford,

BEST Nursery Langford, Langford,

Bedfordshire East Schools Trust (BEST) Nurseries are looking for a passionate and motivated Nursery Manager to join their team of hard-working and dedicated professionals at our Langford provision.

  Permanent | Full-Time
New SHARE

Nursery practitioner (Level 3)

Nursery practitioner (Level 3)

BEST Nursery Arlesey, Bedfordshire,

BEST Nursery Arlesey, Bedfordshire,

BEST Nursery Arlesey are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic Nursery practitioner to provide quality care and support within the framework of the setting's policies and procedures. You will n...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £11.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Midday Supervisory Assistant Play Leader

Midday Supervisory Assistant Play Leader

Campton Academy, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Campton Academy, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Campton Academy is a successful lower school with a welcoming and supportive ethos. With this in mind, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated midday supervisory assistant to join our...

  Permanent | Part-Time
New SHARE

Exam Invigilator (Casual)

Exam Invigilator (Casual)

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham are looking to recruit more Exam Invigilators to join the existing team. You will form part of a team who will be responsible for supervising pupils sitting examinations at various time...

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  £11.79 - £11.79 Hourly
New SHARE

Nursery Nurse Level UQ /2/3

Nursery Nurse Level UQ /2/3

BEST Nursery Shefford, Bedfordshire,

BEST Nursery Shefford, Bedfordshire,

We would like to appoint a highly committed and enthusiastic Childcare Level UQ/2/3 qualified Nursery Nurses to join our team.

  Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £11.44 - £12.00 Hourly
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Part of Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited Vacancies

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

An exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the central finance function of this busy and growing multi-academy trust.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £27,822.00 - £30,028.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator (Subsidiaries)

BEST Finance Co-Ordinator (Subsidiaries)

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford,

An exciting opportunity for a finance professional to join the central finance function of this busy multi-academy trust looking after the finances for our subsidiaries (charity and nurseries).

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £18,541.00 - £20,141.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our school on a full time, permanent contract. We are seeking candidates who have a dedication to suppo...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £26,000.00 - £28,228.00 Annually (Actual)
      NJC Scale 4D Points 15-20 (FTE £29,093 - £31,586 pro rata - actual £26,000 - £28,228 per annum)
New SHARE

Pastoral Support Manager (Secondary)

Pastoral Support Manager (Secondary)

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

We are looking for a Pastoral Support Manager to facilitate the highest quality pastoral support for pupils aged 11-16. Support pastoral leaders in providing excellent pastoral care in a named year g...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,060.00 Annually (FTE)
      Including five training days plus an additional two weeks
New SHARE

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Head of Department to lead MFL in our new and popular extended secondary school in Central Bedfordshire - currently years 5 - 10 but expanding every year - ex...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS in accordance with qualifications & experience - TLR 2B
New SHARE

Head of Business Studies/Secondary Teacher of Business Studies

Head of Business Studies/Secondary Teacher of Business Studies

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold,

We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Secondary Teacher of Business Studies or Head of Department to lead Business Studies in our new and popular extended secondary school in Central Bedfordshire...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS in accordance with qualifications & experience - possible TLR 2B
New SHARE

Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Etonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire

Etonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire

This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced department which focuses on the passion we all share for Science. We work closely as a team and pride ourselves on support and teamwork.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS Negotiable
New SHARE

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy are looking to appoint an inspirational, talented and committed English Teacher to join a creative and dedicated Department

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS / UPS
New SHARE

Learning Support Assistant - 31.25hrs/week (8.45am - 3.30pm), term time only.

Learning Support Assistant - 31.25hrs/week (8.45am - 3.30pm), term time only.

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff/managers, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £17,669.00 - £17,946.00 Annually (Actual)
      NJC 2A, points 3-4
New SHARE

Teacher of Textiles & Art (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Textiles & Art (Maternity Cover)

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

An experienced and welcoming Art Department would like to appoint a highly committed and enthusiastic Teacher who is passionate about teaching Textiles.

  Maternity Cover | Part-Time
  MPS / UPS
New SHARE

Examinations Officer

Examinations Officer

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy is looking to appoint a highly organised Examinations Officer to work within a busy, welcoming team.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £34,314.00 - £37,035.00 Annually (Actual)
      NJC Scale BBU09 Points 24-27 (FTE £34,314 - £37,035 per annum)
New SHARE

Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

BEST Nursery Langford, Langford,

BEST Nursery Langford, Langford,

Bedfordshire East Schools Trust (BEST) Nurseries are looking for a passionate and motivated Nursery Manager to join their team of hard-working and dedicated professionals at our Langford provision.

  Permanent | Full-Time
New SHARE

Nursery practitioner (Level 3)

Nursery practitioner (Level 3)

BEST Nursery Arlesey, Bedfordshire,

BEST Nursery Arlesey, Bedfordshire,

BEST Nursery Arlesey are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic Nursery practitioner to provide quality care and support within the framework of the setting's policies and procedures. You will n...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £11.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Midday Supervisory Assistant Play Leader

Midday Supervisory Assistant Play Leader

Campton Academy, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Campton Academy, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Campton Academy is a successful lower school with a welcoming and supportive ethos. With this in mind, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated midday supervisory assistant to join our...

  Permanent | Part-Time
New SHARE

Exam Invigilator (Casual)

Exam Invigilator (Casual)

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham are looking to recruit more Exam Invigilators to join the existing team. You will form part of a team who will be responsible for supervising pupils sitting examinations at various time...

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  £11.79 - £11.79 Hourly
New SHARE

Nursery Nurse Level UQ /2/3

Nursery Nurse Level UQ /2/3

BEST Nursery Shefford, Bedfordshire,

BEST Nursery Shefford, Bedfordshire,

We would like to appoint a highly committed and enthusiastic Childcare Level UQ/2/3 qualified Nursery Nurses to join our team.

  Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £11.44 - £12.00 Hourly
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Part of Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

Are you looking for a different role at Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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