ROWING FIRST VIII COACH

Job description
For September 2025
Full-time, Two-Year Fixed Contract
Salary: School’s own salary scale
Staff accommodation available
Are you an experienced and passionate rowing coach looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing school crew? Do you have the drive to develop young athletes and help them reach their full potential in national and international competitions?
Bedford School is seeking a 1st VIII Rowing Coach to lead and develop our top rowing squad, ensuring they compete at the highest possible level in events such as Schools’ Head of the River, National Schools’ Regatta, and Henley Royal Regatta.
You will work closely with the Director of Rowing to design and implement high-performance training programmes, combining technical, tactical, and physical development. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire, mentor, and shape the next generation of rowers while contributing to the broader success of our well-established rowing programme.
We aspire to attract new colleagues to reflect the socially and culturally diverse Bedford community, and welcome applications from all specialists from all backgrounds.
Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the school for interview on the advertised date.
The selection process will involve interviews, tasks and coaching. The Assistant Head (Co-curriculum and Partnerships) Mr Ayden Duffy would be happy to talk to prospective applicants and can be contacted through the main school reception on 01234 362200 or by email aduffy@bedfordschool.org.uk
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Bedford School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

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