Part Time Sports Coach (Rugby)

Required for October 2023.

Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building and extensive sports facilities.

We are seeking a strong, qualified rugby coach to support our growing rugby provision. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing performance and fostering engagement across the rugby programme between Years 3-13, as well as promote the reputation of BMS sport.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in an outstanding co-educational day school, including assisting with the day-to-day operational demands of the busy Sports Faculty.

Formal coaching qualifications in any of the school’s other main sports (Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics) to minimum UKCC level 1 or equivalent are desirable but not essential. Development opportunities will be available to support the successful applicant.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, CPD opportunities through our membership of The Harpur Trust, a generous pension scheme, free parking and free lunches (in term time).

This is a paid as advised role, working on average 15 hours per week and may include working weekends.

Should you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Mr Ben Kirkpatrick, Director of Sport and Fitness for an informal conversation: bkirkpatrick@bedmod.co.uk.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

Closing date: Thursday 05 October 2023

Interview date: Monday 09 October 2023

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service. Please see the guide in the company news area.

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.