Director of Netball

Bedford School; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bedford School in Bedford, England seeks a Director of Netball to establish and lead its first ever netball programme as the School moves to co-education in September 2027. You will shape the vision, culture and identity from day one, combining coaching excellence with a clear pathway from Prep to Upper School.

Starting in the Summer Term 2027, you will work with the Director of Sport to prepare coaching, facilities, fixtures and recruitment ahead of the first girls arriving.

Formación

• Ambitious and forward-thinking netball coach and educator.
• Able to teach PE including GCSE PE.
• Able to build a programme from scratch and inspire young players.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of young people.

Responsabilidades

• Build and lead the school's new netball programme
• Develop a talent pipeline from Prep to Upper School
• Collaborate with Admissions to recruit netballers
• Inspire young players and guide development across year groups
• Deliver curriculum PE and GCSE PE

Conocimientos

Netball coaching

Teaching

Education

Educación

AQA GCSE PE

Pearson BTEC Sport & Exercise Science

Descripción del empleo

Bedford School is looking for a Director of Netball to establish and lead its first‑ever netball programme as the School moves to co‑education in September 2027.

The Role

You will shape the vision, culture and identity of netball at Bedford from day one, combining outstanding coaching, participation and a clear pathway to performance excellence from Prep through to Upper School.

Starting in the Summer Term 2027, you will work with the Director of Sport and wider sports team to prepare coaching, facilities, fixtures, player development and recruitment ahead of the first girls arriving. This is a full‑time teaching appointment, including curriculum PE and AQA GCSE PE, and possibly Pearson BTEC Sport and Exercise Science.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the School’s new netball programme
• Develop a talent pipeline from Prep to Upper School and compete at the highest level of school netball
• Work with Admissions to attract talented netballers
• Build relationships with feeder schools, local clubs and England Netball
• Teach curriculum PE and AQA GCSE PE
• Carry out the tutor and pastoral duties of a teaching contract

About You

• An ambitious, forward‑thinking netball coach and educator
• Able to teach PE, including AQA GCSE PE
• Able to build a programme from scratch and inspire young players
• Committed to safeguarding and the welfare of young people

Key Details

• Location: Bedford School, De Parys Avenue, Bedford (MK40 2TU)
• Contract: Permanent, full time (teaching contract)
• Start date: Summer Term 2027
• Interview date: 17 November 2026
• Closing date: 9 November 2026 (9am)