Location: Bedford Modern School, Bedford

Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time

Start Date: 27 July 2026

Bedford Modern School (BMS) is a thriving 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 looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Rowing Assistants to join our successful and well-established Holiday Course Rowing programme on a fixed-term, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in rowing and a genuine interest in working with young people. It’s particularly well suited to those considering a future career in teaching, coaching, or sports development.

As part of the role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience coaching students (Years 7–9) and supporting the day-to-day running of the school’s rowing courses. You will work under the guidance of the Rowing Course Leader and alongside a dynamic and experienced team in a supportive and high-performing environment.

This is a fixed term which will end on the 14^th August 2026, with hours based on course requirements.

 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: Monday 22^nd June 2026 midday

Interview Date: Wednesday 24^th June 2026

Should you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Mark Bavington, Director of Rowing for an informal conversation MBavington@bedmod.co.uk

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect 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). We may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

This 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. 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.