Director of Sport and Fitness

Director of Sport & Fitness at Bedford Modern School

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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BMS/28577

Location
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NT

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Full-Time

Closing Date
8:00am, Mon 19th Oct, 2026

Start Date
January 2027

Positions Available
1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)
Longlist interviews (online): week commencing 19 October 2026 / Shortlist interviews: 3 November 2026

Interview Date(s)
Longlist interviews (online): week commencing 19 October 2026 / Shortlist interviews: 3 November 2026

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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.

Bedford Modern School is seeking a Director of Sport and Fitness to lead and develop sport across Years 3 to 13.

This senior role involves leading a large and dedicated team of teachers and coaches, delivering a high-quality and inclusive sports programme that promotes both participation and excellence. The successful candidate will shape the strategic vision for sport, ensuring every student experiences a meaningful sporting journey and develops a lifelong enthusiasm for physical activity.

BMS offers excellent facilities and a broad co-curricular programme. The Director will build on this strong foundation by enhancing performance pathways, strengthening community links, and raising the profile of sport within and beyond the school.

The role also includes teaching PE, coaching teams, and contributing to wider school life.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, a passion for sport at all levels, and the ability to motivate both students and colleagues.

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

Please note that BMS is working with ICE Education on this appointment, to attract the highest calibre of candidates. Prospective applicants can address enquiries, or arrange an informal discussion, by emailing Director of Recruitment - Dan Scargill on [email protected].

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

If you require any additional information, please contact HR Services at the Harpur Trust by emailing [email protected] or calling .

Closing Date: 19 October 2026, 8am

Longlist interviews (online): week commencing 19 October 2026

Shortlist interviews: 3 November 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.

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We are looking for an inspiring leader with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, a passion for sport at all levels, and the ability to motivate both students and colleagues.

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.

Bedford Modern School is seeking a Director of Sport and Fitness to lead and develop sport across Years 3 to 13.

This senior role involves leading a large and dedicated team of teachers and coaches, delivering a high-quality and inclusive sports programme that promotes both participation and excellence. The successful candidate will shape the strategic vision for sport, ensuring every student experiences a meaningful sporting journey and develops a lifelong enthusiasm for physical activity.

BMS offers excellent facilities and a broad co-curricular programme. The Director will build on this strong foundation by enhancing performance pathways, strengthening community links, and raising the profile of sport within and beyond the school.

The role also includes teaching PE, coaching teams, and contributing to wider school life.