Head of Water Polo at Bedford School

6 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/64708

Location

De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU

Contract Type

Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12.80 - £38.41 Hourly
Paid as Advised (Hourly rate depending on experience)

Hours Per Week

Closing Date

5:00pm, Fri 19th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing 22 June 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 22 June 2026

About this Role

Paid as Advised (Hourly rate depending on experience: £12.80 to £38.41)

Working Hours: 4 hours per week, from either:

· Monday to Wednesday after school (4.30–5.50pm)

· Wednesday during Games time (2.15–4.15pm)

Bedford School seeks an experienced and energetic Head of Water Polo to join our thriving Sport Department. The successful candidate will have the expertise and enthusiasm to develop pupils’ water polo and swimming skills, strengthen the competitive programme, and raise performance across all squads.

This role will involve coaching both our co-curricular and selective team players, preparing teams for fixtures and ESSA competitions, and working closely with the Director of Sport and swimming staff to integrate water polo within the wider aquatics programme.

Applicants should hold a Swim England Water Polo Coaching qualification (or equivalent), have experience coaching at school, club, or regional level, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. A lifeguard qualification (NPLQ or equivalent) is desirable.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 22nd June 2026

Bedford School reserves the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks.

Contact Details

  HR@harpurtrust.org.uk
  01234369500
  HR@harpurtrust.org.uk

Bedford School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Interests and Co-Curricular Activities: Please give details of any interests or skills that you could bring to The Harpur Trust for the purposes of co-curricular and extra-curricular activity:
Supporting Statement: Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and person specification and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrate your ability and aptitude to undertake the duties of the post. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.