Beaminster School
Beaminster School, Newtown, Beaminster DT8 3EP
Tel: 01308 862633
Office hours 8.30am-4.30pm (4pm Friday)
School hours 8.45am-3.30pm (33.25 hours per week)
Absence Line (24hrs): 01308 861917
Email: office@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr K Hales
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr D Withers
SENCo: Mrs S Dinsmore (office@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk)
Office Manager: Mrs N Chalkley
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Staff Vacancies
Head of Art
Required for September 2025
Full time
MPS/UPS + TLR 2.2 (£5,647)
These details must be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice, Notes for All Applicants and Safeguarding Information.
Head of Art
Beaminster School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated and inspirational Head of Art to join us in September 2025.
This is an exceptional career opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to a rich and varied Art curriculum, as well as a pivotal role for us in improving the life chances of pupils in our community. You will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student, and a contagious enthusiasm for your subject which will excite and motivate all students to achieve their very best.
Working within a vibrant, supportive and highly successful school, we provide a unique environment in which both staff and pupils thrive. You will be a creative and innovative classroom teacher who is totally committed to the progress of all students in our popular and fully comprehensive school which stands in beautiful open countryside on the edge of Beaminster, a Dorset town with great charm and historic interest, just 6 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Our school values of Ambition, Service and Kindness represent our unwavering commitment towards our pupils and staff becoming the very best that they can be, achieving their full potential within an inclusive community that has a strong and unique sense of belonging; our pupils are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each others’ achievements. Our staff are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and we are extremely proud of our students; this mix creates a school that is a real pleasure to work and learn in.
Over a number of years the Art department has provided a rich, broad and engaging curriculum that leads to high take-up at GCSE and A Level, as well as outstanding outcomes. As a school, we set our standards high in all aspects of our work, and place teaching and learning at the heart of everything that we do. This was affirmed by our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2023) that was a resounding ’Good’ in all aspects of our work.
Please refer to the Art Department information sheet for further details of all the different events and opportunities we are involved in and offer to students and the wider community.
We are committed to transforming the lives of our young people and believe that happy, valued and supported staff lead to better outcomes for our students, so have an absolute commitment to staff development through personalised induction and varied programmes for leadership, collaboration and subject development focused around high quality teaching and learning.
We have a joint Sixth Form with our partner school, the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, offering a broad and developing range of courses including A Level Art. Sixth Form numbers are buoyant and our results are some of the best in Dorset.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, and the current postholder will be happy to meet with you. Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange this.
Closing date: Tuesday 13th May 2025
Part-time Girls' PE Teacher
(Maternity Cover)
Required for September 2025
Part-time (approx 0.4 FTE)
MPS/UPS
These details must be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice, Notes for All Applicants and Safeguarding Information.
Part-time Physical Education Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Beaminster School has a maternity cover vacancy for a dynamic, highly motivated and inspirational part-time Physical Education teacher to join us in September 2025.
This is an exceptional career opportunity, in a strong department, for a colleague who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to a rich and varied Physical Education curriculum, as well as a pivotal role for us in improving the life chances of pupils in our community. You will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student, and a contagious enthusiasm for your subject which will excite and motivate all students to achieve their very best.
Working within a vibrant, supportive and highly successful school, we provide a unique environment in which both teachers and pupils thrive. You will be a creative and innovative classroom teacher who is totally committed to the progress of all students in our popular and fully comprehensive school which stands in beautiful open countryside on the edge of Beaminster, a Dorset town with great charm and historic interest, just 6 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Our school values of Ambition, Service and Kindness represent our unwavering commitment towards our pupils and staff becoming the very best that they can be, achieving their full potential within an inclusive community that has a strong and unique sense of belonging; our pupils are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each others’ achievements. Our staff are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and we are extremely proud of our students; this mix creates a school that is a real pleasure to work and learn in.
We are committed to transforming the lives of our young people and believe that happy, valued and supported staff leads to better outcomes for our students, so have an absolute commitment to staff development through personalised induction and varied programmes for leadership, collaboration and subject development focused around high quality teaching and learning.
We have a joint Sixth Form with our partner school, the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, offering a broad and developing range of courses including A Level and BTEC PE. Sixth Form numbers are buoyant and our results are some of the best in Dorset.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, and the Head of Department will be happy to meet with you. Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange this.
Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025
How to Apply for a Post
Please note that we cannot accept CV applications.
Applications forms and further post information can be found by clicking on the relevant links on this page.
Please ensure that you have read the relevant Job Description and use the correct application form for the post you are applying for (teaching or non-teaching).
All candidates must also read the Privacy Notice, Notes for All Applicants and our Safeguarding Information below.
Completed applications should be returned to:
Mrs Nicola Chalkley (Head's PA and Office Manager) NChalkley@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk
by the relevant closing date.
Forms and Information for All Candidates
Beaminster School Safeguarding
Beaminster School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are made subject to suitable references, enhanced DBS and medical clearance in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Beaminster School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
Senior Science Technician
Required for immediate start
Dorset Grade 8 (£27,111-£31,586 FTE)
Actual salary £23,424
37 hours/week, term time + training days
These details must be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice, Notes for All Applicants and Safeguarding Information.
Beaminster School Science department is looking to appoint a well-organised and hardworking Senior Science Technician to join us as soon as possible. Previous experience is considered desirable but not essential.
The Science department has a long history of providing comprehensive Science education. We have an enthusiastic and experienced team of educators who work well together and we look forward to welcoming the successful candidate into our team.
The department has six fully equipped laboratories in a purpose-built Science block, with its own staff room and prep areas. The staff team currently consists of nine Science teachers plus two Science technicians.
As a fully comprehensive 11 to 18 school, our Science department educates a huge variety of students and provide KS3, KS4 and KS5 Science courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The successful candidate will:
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Be able to seek out efficient and co-operative ways of working within the Science team
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Be enthusiastic about working with a range of pupils with differing needs and abilities
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Show initiative and take a flexible approach to working
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Build positive relationships with staff and students
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Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and regulations are adhered to.
Training courses will be available in order to aid with career progression and bring new skills and experience to the department.
Working hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (4pm on Friday), with a 30 minute (unpaid) lunch break.
Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025