Sports Coach

Organisation: The Harpur Trust
Salary: Upon request
Location: Bedford Girls' School, Bedford
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 17 June 2026
Interview date: 23 June 2026
Job Description: To start September 2026
Full time

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:
Bedford Girls’ School (BGS) is seeking a passionate and experienced Sports Coach to join our dynamic Sports Department with a specialism in Lacrosse and/or Netball. We are proud of our strong Lacrosse and Netball teams and are committed to promoting sporting excellence and lifelong fitness for our pupils.
As a Sports Coach at BGS, you will work within the PE Department in delivering a vibrant, inclusive and high-quality sports programme that aligns with the school’s ethos and strategic vision. Whether you're inspiring beginners or supporting elite performers, your work will help empower young women.
Key Responsibilities:
• Promote excellence in coaching and learning to ensure pupils develop their potential in Lacrosse and/or Netball.
• Deliver games lessons to all year groups (yr3-13) in a variety of other sports such as Swimming, Hockey, Football, Tennis and Cricket.
• Umpiring and coaching at tournaments throughout the school year, including at after school fixtures both home and away.
• Lead training sessions and fixtures, which take place at the weekends and occasionally during the school holidays.
• Exemplify in own practice the skills of coaching and learning typified by lead professionals and ensure that good practice is shared through sports.
• Maintain and oversee safe use of equipment and uphold health & safety standards

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: 17th June 2026
Interview Date: 23rd June 2026
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email hr@harpurtrust.org.uk or ring 01234 369500

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.
How to apply: https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/connected-community/why-work-at-bgs-