Bedford Girls' School - Head Rowing Coach (Maternity cover)

Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Head Rowing Coach to help develop the school’s rowing, as part of the BGS PE Team, with vision and energy promoting and developing its reputation that not only provides sporting excellence for women, but equips all girls with life fitness skills.

Detail

Fixed Term until October 2027

Part Time, 0.5FTE

About Bedford Girls’ School

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Head Rowing Coach to help develop the school’s rowing, as part of the BGS PE Team, with vision and energy promoting and developing its reputation that not only provides sporting excellence for women, but equips all girls with life fitness skills.

The Head Rowing Coach will assist the Director of Rowing in the management of the rowing programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Rowing with the provision of rowing at BGS with a vision that resonates with the school’s strategic plan.
• Support the Director of Rowing in their roles devising, developing and delivering a comprehensive school rowing programme that enables the school to meet its strategic aims.
• Deliver the day to day requirements of coaching to ensure the effective delivery of rowing.
• Assist the Director of Rowing in overseeing pupils’ performance and practice, ensuring high standards are maintained in rowing.
• Assist the Director of Rowing in supporting high performance athletes, managing internal rowing trials and pre-season training.
• Assist in planning and organising fixtures in rowing, coordinating with the Director of Rowing.
• Assist in liaising with boathouse staff to ensure the boathouse, fleet and facilities are fit for purpose.
• Assist the Director of Rowing in ensuring risk assessments are carried out, and support all aspects of rowing health and safety in compliance with British Rowing and The Harpur Trust Rowing procedures.
• Contribute to the positive promotion and reputation of rowing at Bedford Girls’ School in the local and wider community.

What we’re Looking for:

• UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of watermanship and navigational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude towards children, including promoting positive values, attitudes, and behaviour.
• Excellent oral communication skills, particularly in relation to children and young people.
• Knowledge of child protection and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

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.

The 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 (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Documents

• JDPS Head Rowing Coach PDF Document