Rowing Sport Assistant at Bedford Modern School

Bedford Modern School; Bedford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford Modern School is seeking a passionate Rowing Sport Assistant to join the Sports department on a Paid as Advised basis. You will support the Director of Rowing in delivering a vibrant and high-quality rowing programme for students aged 7-18, working with a committed team in a supportive environment.

This zero-hour role is expected to require around 24 hours per week and offers exposure to coaching, youth development and sport facility operations within a leading independent school in

Qualifications

• Experience in rowing coaching and working with young people.
• Interest in teaching, coaching, or sports development.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Rowing in delivering high-quality rowing sessions.
• Assist with coaching, session planning and equipment setup.
• Help promote inclusion and safety within the rowing programme.

Skills

Rowing coaching

Youth mentorship

Program delivery

Job description

About this Role

Bedford Modern School (BMS) is a thriving HMC independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-18. Our community is a friendly, happy and supportive one and all of the 350 staff members, spanning both teaching and non-teaching roles, helping to make BMS a very special place to work.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Rowing Sport Assistant to join our successful and well-established Sports department on a Paid as Advised basis. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in rowing and a genuine interest in working with young people. It's particularly well suited to those considering a future career in teaching, coaching, or sports development.

As a Rowing Sport Assistant at BMS, you will support the Director of Rowing in delivering vibrant, inclusive and high-quality rowing programme working alongside a dynamic and experienced team in a supportive and high-performing environment.

This is a zero hour contract but we estimate that the requirement may be for around 24 hours per week.

We encourage applications from all communities as we want to have a workforce that reflects the social, cultural, and ethnic diversity of our students.

Closing Date: 7 October 2026

Interview Date:12 October 2026

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect 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). We may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

This 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. The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and other relevant checks.