Head of Swimming
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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality swimming sessions that develop confidence, safety, and skill across all levels.
- Inspire progress in every pupil, working with both team and co-curricular swimmers.
- Contribute to the development of the competitive swimming and wider aquatics programme.
Qualifications
- Swim England Level 2 qualification (or higher).
- Experience teaching or coaching young swimmers.
- Strong understanding of stroke development and water safety.
- Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ or equivalent) is desirable.
Compensation
Paid as advised (Hourly rate depending on experience: £12.80 to £38.41 + PAA hours for galas).
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday before school (7.00–8.00 am).
- Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes and Games time (12.00–4.00 pm).
