Mark Rutherford School opened in 1973. We are a large oversubscribed secondary school in the northern part of Bedford with approximately 1300 students on roll. We serve a wide-ranging urban catchment area whilst also taking students from other parts of the town and surrounding villages. We offer a broad and varied curriculum to suit the needs of our students. We are also keen to support our local community beyond the working day of the school. Many external organisations hire out rooms and studios to run their sporting clubs, dance lessons or to carry out educational activities.
We are lucky to have a large and pleasant campus with extensive green spaces for sport and recreation. Our infrastructure offers well-equipped classrooms and other subject specific facilities to support our students with their learning and personal development. We have two lecture theatres used for assemblies, visiting speakers and school productions. Two large indoor sports facilities enable students to undertake a wide range of sports and we also have a 3G pitch for students to use for lessons, sporting fixtures and recreational time. Our recently opened STEM facility houses our planetarium whilst also providing a number classrooms and a computer room. Subjects are supported with specialist facilities, for example we have two Food Technology rooms for practical lessons and our A Level Chemistry laboratory in Science ensures our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities to support curriculum delivery.
Our school has many strengths and the arts are a beacon of excellence and an area we are very proud of. Public performances have been a hallmark and we actively support students with their dance, drama and music skills whilst also providing opportunities to learn about what is required for backstage work, for example, learning to use the sound and lighting equipment. We currently hold the prestigious Arts Goldmark in recognition of our achievements in this area. There is a strong competitive emphasis in sport for those who wish to participate in extra-curricular activities. For our STEM enthusiasts there we offer access to additional qualifications, such as GCSE Astronomy and Sixth Form students lead a weekly club for Key Stage 3 students who have a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
All of our staff are dedicated and committed to raising standards and developing each child to reach their potential. We have a strong emphasis on academic achievement, backed up by the real knowledge of each student’s individual needs. Students learn in a positive, healthy and challenging environment.
We are proud of our vibrant and active school community.
Head of Design and Technology
Head of Design and Technology
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated leader to drive the curriculum and outcomes in Design and Technology. We currently offer Product Design to GCSE and A Level as ...
Head of Year
Head of Year
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Heads of Year are at the heart of every student’s learning journey and are crucial in the day-to-day and strategic development of students’ personal and academic success. Due to the relocation of...
Head of Geography
Head of Geography
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated leader to drive the curriculum and outcomes in Geography. We currently offer Geography across Key Stage 3 and to GCSE and A lev...
Vocational Lead (Quality Nominee)
Vocational Lead (Quality Nominee)
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated leader to drive an improvement in outcomes across all vocational subjects at Key Stage 4 and 5. We currently offer a range of v...
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of English who is able to teach to GCSE and A Level. Within the department we are able to support the development of ...
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of Science to Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics at Key Stage 5 would be advan...
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of Geography to Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach at Key Stage 5 would be advantageous. This is an exciting op...
Teacher of Business Studies
Teacher of Business Studies
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of Business Studies to Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach at Key Stage 5 would be advantageous. This is an exci...
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Due to an increase in student numbers, we require an enthusiastic and committed person to work as part of our Inclusion Team, as Learning Support Assistant linked to the Learning Support Centre. Th...
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Due to the retirement of the current post holder there is an exciting opportunity to join our Science department. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of S...
Teacher of Information Technology
Teacher of Information Technology
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of Information Technology to Key Stage 3 and 4. The ability to teach at Key Stage 5 would be advantageous. Within our e...
Teacher of Music
Teacher of Music
Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking to appoint well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of Music who is ideally able to teach GCSE, BTEC and A Level. The Music Department is very successful with some of the b...
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