Seasonal Sports Coach (Hockey) at Bedford Modern School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BMS/33781

Location

Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NT

Contract Type

Casual Contract

Contract Term

Not Applicable

Salary

£15.71 Hourly

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 26th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

Thursday 30 July 2026

Interview Date(s) Thursday 30 July 2026

About this Role

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Description automatically generated Seasonal Sports Coach (Hockey)

Required for September 2026

Bedford Modern School seeks experienced hockey coaches to assist with the delivery of both the Autumn term programme, focussing particularly across the girls’ programme.

The position will appeal to qualified hockey coaches with a passion for youth development.

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.

Applications are welcome from coaches from any background (youth or performance hockey).

Closing date: 26 July 2026

Interview: 30 July 2026 (Bedford Modern School reserve the right to call candidates to interview on application)

Further details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.bedmod.co.uk/job-opportunities/.

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

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. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and other relevant checks.

Contact Details

  HR Services Team
  01234 369500
  HR@harpurtrust.org.uk

Bedford Modern 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.