Head of Performance Hockey

The postholder will work closely with the Director of Hockey, who retains overall accountability for the whole Hockey programme. The Head of Performance Hockey will develop and deliver the annual performance plan with in the strategic direction, priorities and targets agreed by the Director of Hockey.

The role will help prepare Hockey provision for the School's transition to co-education from September 2027. The post holder will oversee boys' and girls' performance Hockey within their respective terms, working with the Director of Hockey to ensure that provision, coaching allocations and player pathways are clear and coherent across the Prep and Upper School.

This is a coaching and performance leadership post on a support staff contract. It does not carry the teaching, tutor, departmental line-management or curriculum-leadership responsibilities associated with a teaching contract.

Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, the Director of Sport, Mr Ian McGowen, would be happy to talk to prospective applicants. He can be contacted at: [email protected].

The role will commence according to the applicant's availability.

Bedford School seeks to appoint an ambitious, highly qualified and experienced Head of Performance Hockey to lead the performance pathway in Hockey across the Prep and Upper School.