Bedford School – 1st VIII Rowing Coach
Are you an experienced and passionate rowing coach looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing school crew? Do you have the drive to develop young athletes and help them reach their full potential in national and international competitions?
Bedford School is seeking a 1st VIII Rowing Coach to lead and develop our top rowing squad, ensuring they compete at the highest possible level in events such as Schools’ Head of the River, National Schools’ Regatta, and Henley Royal Regatta.
You will work closely with the Director of Rowing to design and implement high-performance training programmes, combining technical, tactical, and physical development. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire, mentor, and shape the next generation of rowers while contributing to the broader success of our well-established rowing programme.
We aspire to attract new colleagues to reflect the socially and culturally diverse Bedford community, and welcome applications from all specialists from all backgrounds.
Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the school for interview on the advertised date.
The selection process will involve interviews, tasks and coaching. The Assistant Head (Co-curriculum and Partnerships) Mr Ayden Duffy would be happy to talk to prospective applicants and can be contacted through the main school reception on 01234 362200 or by email [email protected]
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Bedford School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 10 March 2025
For September 2025. Staff accommodation available
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.
Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust.
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full-time, Two-Year Fixed Contract
Application Dates: From Wednesday 12th February 2025 to Wednesday 5th March 2025
