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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

General Kitchen Assistant - 27.5hrs/week, term time only

General Kitchen Assistant - 27.5hrs/week, term time only

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

We are looking for an outstanding person to join our fantastic on-site catering team.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £15,547.87 - £15,547.87 Annually (Actual)
      NJC scale 1D, point 3
New SHARE

Head of Year 5

Head of Year 5

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity to join our new and popular extended secondary school in rural Central Bedfordshire as Head of Year 5. We now have years 5 - 10 so will be complete next September when we have ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS - TLR 2A subject to recent relevant experience
New SHARE

Head of Year 6

Head of Year 6

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity to join our new and popular extended secondary school in rural Central Bedfordshire as Head of Year 6. We now have years 5 - 10 so will be complete next September when we have ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS - TLR 2A subject to recent relevant experience
New SHARE

Head of English

Head of English

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy is looking to appoint a passionate, creative and committed Head of English to join us in this pivotal role from September 2025

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS / UPS plus a TLR 1B allowance
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
  £12.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Science Teacher (Secondary)

Science Teacher (Secondary)

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

We seek a full time, permanent teacher to teach and to ensure that the standards of teaching and learning in the secondary Science department are high by being at the cutting edge of development in yo...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  ECT/MPS
New SHARE

English Teacher (Secondary) - Maternity Cover (September 2025 to August 2026)

English Teacher (Secondary) - Maternity Cover (September 2025 to August 2026)

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

We seek a full time teacher (maternity cover) to teach and to ensure that the standards of teaching and learning in the secondary English department are high by being at the cutting edge of developmen...

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  ECT/MPS. TLR for second in the department available for a suitable candidate.
New SHARE

KS2 Class Teacher **Deadline extended**

KS2 Class Teacher **Deadline extended**

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy is looking to recruit a KS2 Class Teacher to join our successful, diverse and vibrant school. We have a highly motivated and committed team of staff and governors who care a...

  Permanent/Fixed Term | Full-Time
  Main pay scale
New SHARE

Breakfast and After School Club Playworkers

Breakfast and After School Club Playworkers

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy is looking to recruit enthusiastic, qualified childcare staff to work within our wrap around care provision. Ideally you will have a minimum level 2 qualification or currently...

  Fixed Term | Part-Time
  National Min Wage
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

General Kitchen Assistant - 27.5hrs/week, term time only

General Kitchen Assistant - 27.5hrs/week, term time only

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

We are looking for an outstanding person to join our fantastic on-site catering team.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £15,547.87 - £15,547.87 Annually (Actual)
      NJC scale 1D, point 3
New SHARE

Head of Year 5

Head of Year 5

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity to join our new and popular extended secondary school in rural Central Bedfordshire as Head of Year 5. We now have years 5 - 10 so will be complete next September when we have ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS - TLR 2A subject to recent relevant experience
New SHARE

Head of Year 6

Head of Year 6

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity to join our new and popular extended secondary school in rural Central Bedfordshire as Head of Year 6. We now have years 5 - 10 so will be complete next September when we have ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS - TLR 2A subject to recent relevant experience
New SHARE

Head of English

Head of English

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire

Samuel Whitbread Academy is looking to appoint a passionate, creative and committed Head of English to join us in this pivotal role from September 2025

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS / UPS plus a TLR 1B allowance
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
  £12.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Science Teacher (Secondary)

Science Teacher (Secondary)

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

We seek a full time, permanent teacher to teach and to ensure that the standards of teaching and learning in the secondary Science department are high by being at the cutting edge of development in yo...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  ECT/MPS
New SHARE

English Teacher (Secondary) - Maternity Cover (September 2025 to August 2026)

English Teacher (Secondary) - Maternity Cover (September 2025 to August 2026)

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire

We seek a full time teacher (maternity cover) to teach and to ensure that the standards of teaching and learning in the secondary English department are high by being at the cutting edge of developmen...

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  ECT/MPS. TLR for second in the department available for a suitable candidate.
New SHARE

KS2 Class Teacher **Deadline extended**

KS2 Class Teacher **Deadline extended**

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy is looking to recruit a KS2 Class Teacher to join our successful, diverse and vibrant school. We have a highly motivated and committed team of staff and governors who care a...

  Permanent/Fixed Term | Full-Time
  Main pay scale
New SHARE

Breakfast and After School Club Playworkers

Breakfast and After School Club Playworkers

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

St Christophers Academy is looking to recruit enthusiastic, qualified childcare staff to work within our wrap around care provision. Ideally you will have a minimum level 2 qualification or currently...

  Fixed Term | Part-Time
  National Min Wage
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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