Head of Performance Hockey

Bedford School; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford School is seeking an ambitious Head of Performance Hockey to lead the hockey performance pathway across its Prep and Upper School. Working closely with the Director of Hockey, you will develop and deliver the annual performance plan and help prepare hockey provision for the School’s move to co-education in September 2027.

This is a coaching and performance leadership post on a support staff contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in performance hockey coaching.
• Able to lead a performance pathway across school sections.
• Willing to work with the Director of Hockey and sports team.
• Safeguarding (DBS and child protection screening) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual hockey performance plan in line with the Director of Hockey's strategy.
• Lead the performance pathway across the Prep and Upper School.
• Oversee boys’ and girls’ performance hockey within their terms.
• Keep provision, coaching allocations and player pathways clear and coherent.
• Help prepare hockey for the move to co-education.

Skills

Performance hockey

Coaching leadership

Player pathway development

Team management

Job description

Bedford School is looking for an ambitious, highly qualified and experienced Head of Performance Hockey to lead the hockey performance pathway across its Prep and Upper School.

The Role

Working closely with the Director of Hockey, who retains overall accountability for the hockey programme, you will develop and deliver the annual performance plan and help prepare hockey provision for the School’s move to co-education in September 2027. This is a coaching and performance leadership post on a support staff contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual hockey performance plan in line with the Director of Hockey’s strategy
• Lead the performance pathway across the Prep and Upper School
• Oversee boys’ and girls’ performance hockey within their respective terms
• Keep provision, coaching allocations and player pathways clear and coherent
• Help prepare hockey for the move to co-education

About You

• Highly qualified and experienced in performance hockey coaching
• Ambitious, with the ability to lead a performance pathway
• Able to work closely with the Director of Hockey and wider sports team
• Committed to safeguarding (DBS and child protection screening required)

Key Details

• Location: Bedford School, De Parys Avenue, Bedford (MK40 2TU)
• Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
• Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Start date: January 2027
• Interview date: 19 November 2026
• Closing date: 9 November 2026 (12 noon)