Swimming Teacher (Part Time)

Required for September 2024

Bedford Modern School (BMS) is an outstanding HMC independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-18. Our community is a friendly, happy and supportive one and all of the 350 staff members, spanning both teaching and non-teaching roles, help to make BMS a very special place to work.

We are seeking a strong professional to assist with the teaching and coaching of swimming, across curriculum games and PE across the Bedford Modern Schools (year 3-13).

The position will appeal to professionals who are looking to develop their skills and gain experience for a potential career in teaching or sports coaching.

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 swimming coaching qualifications (UKCC level 1 or equivalent) are essential. Coaching qualifications or playing experience in Water Polo are also desirable. Development opportunities will be available to support the successful applicant.

In return, we can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, CPD opportunities available through our membership of the Harpur Trust, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, free lunches (in term time), free access to the school gym and free parking.

We encourage applications from all communities as we want to have a workforce that reflects the social, cultural and ethnic diversity of our students.

Closing date: Friday 03 May 2024

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

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.