Job Description

Bedford Modern School

Bedford

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

14 August 2025

Job overview

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Bedford Modern School (BMS) is a thriving, independent co-educational day school which educates over 1200 students aged between 7 and 18. Part of the Harpur Trust, one of the UK's largest charities, BMS combines more than 250 years of tradition with a modern outlook, and is an unpretentious community where students flourish as individuals.


BMS now seeks an exceptional strategic, financial, and operational leader as Director of Finance & Operations. Reporting to the Head, David Payne, the new Director of Finance & Operations has an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and highly successful school and play a critical role in helping to position it for the future.


The appointed candidate will bring substantial generalist leadership and management experience with a track record of success in managing complex, multi-disciplinary and sizeable support functions. An accomplished strategic leader, the new Director of Finance & Operations will combine the entrepreneurial flair to drive the commercial development of BMS with the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to contribute as an integral part of the Leadership Team. A strong personal ethos of service and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style are all essential.


Existing school experience is not a prerequisite, and candidates from a wide range of commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


To apply, please visit https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference '7969'. The deadline for applications is

08:30am BST

on

Thursday 14th August 2025.

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as interviews will take place on a rolling basis.The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About

Bedford Modern School

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Bedford Modern School

Manton Lane, Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 7NT
United Kingdom

+44 1234 332500

Bedford Modern School is an Independent Co-educational Day School. There are in excess of 1200 students in the School from age 7 to 18. The School is governed by the Harpur Trust.

Living and working in Bedford

Bedford is a lively, dynamic place to live and work. The town is a former market town, and enjoys some fine historic buildings dating back many centuries. However, the town is certainly not stuck in the past, with a vibrant university student population as well as numerous schools in the area giving the town a youthful feel. There are many idyllic villages outside of the town itself.



Bedford is only 40 minutes from London St Pancras by train, and benefits from a 24 hour train line both to and from London. The town is around 30 minutes' drive from London Luton airport, and is also on the train line to London Gatwick south of London. Cambridge is one hour away by car and Milton Keynes is around 30 minutes, whilst Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford and the Cotswolds are easy day trips.



At Bedford Modern School there is a wide and varied curriculum that is responsive to the needs of students and parents. The facilities are excellent: a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, faculties clustered throughout the School and extensive and impressive sports facilities.



The School offers a premium education appropriate to both boys and girls where the intellectual needs of each student are a priority. Individuals are assessed at entry and those with particular gifts or learning needs are identified and monitored. Students are encouraged to maximize their academic potential whilst optimizing their participation in the diverse and inclusive Co-curricular Programme. Pastoral care is integral to the success of the School and all staff are expected to contribute to this supportive culture.



The School enjoys a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in the Performing Arts and Sport. It is a particularly friendly, happy and supportive school community.



Please visit our website: www.bedmod.co.uk for further information on the School.

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