Director of Sport
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 January 2019
Job overview
Bedford Modern School (BMS) is an Independent co-educational Day School, governed by the Harpur Trust. We support more than 1,200 students, ranging in age from 7 to 18, whom alongside our staff form a friendly, happy and supportive School community. Sport has always been at the heart of life here, from the very early days of the School's history, and we continue to enjoy a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in Sport. Today we very much foster an inclusive approach to participation also, encouraging all students to develop a love for exercise and good health.
Located on the outskirts of Bedford, a town recognised as one of the best places to live in the East of England by the Sunday Times and in commutable distance from central London, our site includes extensive and impressive facilities. We also have ambitious plans to improve the sports facilities still further, working with alumni and increasingly in partnership with local and regional sports clubs and organisations; as such, now is an exciting time to join us.
We wish to appoint a Director of Sport who will have overall responsibility for the full range of sport provision in the Senior School and Junior School and will lead a large team of physical education teachers, sports coaches and support staff. The Director of Sport will be responsible for the vision, strategic direction and management of sport, thereby maintaining the continuous development of the sporting culture at BMS.
Applicants will have experience at a senior level within a sports-related environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to implement change and, with outstanding commitment, progress the further development of our sports faculty. He or she will be committed to providing quality sporting opportunities and experiences for all students, developing participation and excellence, ensuring all students develop their physical literacy and a lifelong enthusiasm for sport.
BMS will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm, Perrett Laver. For further details, including the job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please see: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting 3877.
The deadline for applications is midnight GMT on Monday 14th January 2019.
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About Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School is an Independent Co-educational Day School. There are in excess of 1200 students in the School from age 7 to 18. The School is governed by the Harpur Trust.
Living and working in Bedford
Bedford is a lively, dynamic place to live and work. The town is a former market town, and enjoys some fine historic buildings dating back many centuries. However, the town is certainly not stuck in the past, with a vibrant university student population as well as numerous schools in the area giving the town a youthful feel. There are many idyllic villages outside of the town itself.
Bedford is only 40 minutes from London St Pancras by train, and benefits from a 24 hour train line both to and from London. The town is around 30 minutes’ drive from London Luton airport, and is also on the train line to London Gatwick south of London. Cambridge is one hour away by car and Milton Keynes is around 30 minutes, whilst Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford and the Cotswolds are easy day trips.
Bedford offers very good value for money with property, and now would be a good time to invest in the area. House property prices in the UK rose quickest in the East of England last year, but there are still three bedroom houses available for under £250,000 – something rare for a town so close to London as mentioned. There are plans for a connecting train line to be re-established linking Cambridge to Oxford with Bedford the mid-way point, which will only surely increase the value of Bedford property in the coming years and increase the town’s connectivity to the south-east of England and London.
At Bedford Modern School there is a wide and varied curriculum that is responsive to the needs of students and parents. The facilities are excellent: a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, faculties clustered throughout the School and extensive and impressive sports facilities.
The School offers a premium education appropriate to both boys and girls where the intellectual needs of each student are a priority. Individuals are assessed at entry and those with particular gifts or learning needs are identified and monitored. Students are encouraged to maximize their academic potential whilst optimizing their participation in the diverse and inclusive Co-curricular Programme. Pastoral care is integral to the success of the School and all staff are expected to contribute to this supportive culture.
The School enjoys a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in the Performing Arts and Sport. It is a particularly friendly, happy and supportive school community.
Please visit our website: www.bedmod.co.uk for further information on the School.
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