Head of Swimming

7 days ago


Bedford MK TU, United Kingdom BEDFORD SCHOOL Full time £12,800 - £38,310 per year

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BS/64464

Location

De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU

Contract Type

Casual Contract

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£ £38.41 Hourly

Closing Date

10:00am, 8th Dec 2025

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

11/12/2025

Interview Date(s) 11/12/2025

About this Role

Head of Swimming

Paid as Advised (Hourly rate depending on experience: £12.28 to £ PAA hours for galas)

Working Hours: 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: Monday 8th December am)

Interview date: Thursday 11th December 2025

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.

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