Thank you for considering Bedford Girls’ School for your next career move.
We are a diverse and supportive community, united by a shared commitment to placing students at the heart of all we do. Every role plays a vital part in shaping the experience we offer, whether in the classroom or across our wider professional services.
Teaching at BGS means joining a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, creativity and collaboration. We believe in the lasting impact of great teaching and support our staff through ongoing professional development and a strong sense of community.
Our professional services teams provide the essential foundations of school life. From administration and finance to catering, facilities and IT, each team helps us deliver an outstanding education.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in a purposeful and progressive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you have any queries about the application process, please email [email protected]
Learning and Resources Centre Technician
Start date: September 2025
Term time plus 1 week in the school holidays, 20 hours per week.
£23,896.08 per annum full time equivalent, actual salary £10,209.24 per annum.
About Bedford Girls’ School:
At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about literacy, technology, and supporting young learners? Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a friendly, organised, and proactive Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Technician to join our team and help provide an engaging and inspiring library service across both our Junior and Senior Schools. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll support the day-to-day running of our LRC, assist with innovative Virtual Reality (VR) classroom sessions, and help foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the LRC Manager in delivering a high-quality library service aligned with the school’s vision.
- Staff the Senior School Library reception desk, managing book loans, returns, and enquiries.
- Provide technical support during curriculum-linked VR sessions.
- Assist with the processing of new library resources, including cataloguing and book preparation.
- Shelve books and maintain tidy, well-organised library spaces.
- Run lunchtime library sessions in the Junior School.
- Promote reading through themed events, book fairs, competitions, and author visits.
- Carry out routine clerical tasks such as photocopying, stock repairs, and general admin.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.
Closing date: 30th June 2025
Interview Date: 8th July 2025
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [email protected] or ring 01234 369500
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.
At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.
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.
