Head of Swimming at Bedford School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/93114

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

6-8

Closing Date

Midnight, 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 + PAA hours for galas)

Working Hours: 6-8 hours per week, from either:

· Monday to Thursday before school (7.00–8.00am)

· Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes and Games time (12.00–4.00pm)

Bedford School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Swimming to join our thriving Sport Department. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality sessions that develop confidence, safety, and skill across all levels.

Working with both team and co-curricular swimmers, you will inspire progress in every pupil and contribute to the development of our competitive swimming and wider aquatics programme.

Applicants should hold a Swim England Level 2 qualification (or higher), have experience teaching or coaching young swimmers, and show a strong understanding of stroke development and water safety. A lifeguard qualification (NPLQ or equivalent) is desirable.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 22 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. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks.

Contact Details

  Human Resources
  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.