Sports Coach

Job Details

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.
• Umpire and coach at tournaments throughout the school year, including after school fixtures both home and away.
• Lead training sessions and fixtures that take place on weekends and occasionally during 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.

Benefits

Be part of an outstanding forward looking school with 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 an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

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.