Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious golf coach with a passion for developing young golfers within a high-performing school environment?
Bedford School is seeking to appoint a Golf Professional to support the continued growth and development of one of the school’s fastest-growing and highest-performing sports programmes from September 2026.
Golf at Bedford School has expanded significantly in recent years, with growing participation across both Prep and Upper School and over 70 pupils currently involved in simulator coaching alone. Recent achievements include National Schools Team Scratch Champions, National Finalists and multiple SWIFTS Tour victories.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in coaching, simulator provision, fixture support and player development across both Prep and Upper School golf. Working closely with the Director of Sport and MiC Golf, the role will support pupils across recreational, development and performance pathways, whilst contributing positively to the culture, standards and profile of golf across the school.
The school benefits from strong relationships with Woburn Golf Club and John O'Gaunt Golf Club, providing pupils with access to outstanding training and competitive opportunities within an ambitious and well-supported golf programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated golf professional to work within a thriving independent school environment that is heavily invested in sport, facilities and long-term programme development.
The role will include:
Delivering high-quality coaching across Prep and Upper School golf programmes
Delivering individual and small-group simulator coaching sessions
Supporting pupils across performance, development and recreational pathways
Supporting fixtures, competitions, tours and residential events
Supporting long-term player development and Prep-to-Upper School pathways
Supporting recruitment events, taster sessions and admissions activities
Supporting the effective operation and utilisation of the school’s golf simulator facilities
Supporting structured evening, Sunday and holiday simulator provision
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a PGA qualification, or an equivalent nationally recognised golf coaching qualification
Has experience coaching and developing junior golfers across a range of ages and abilities
Has experience using TrackMan or golf simulator technology
Communicates confidently and works well within a team environment
Builds positive professional relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
Demonstrates high levels of professionalism, enthusiasm and energy
Will contribute positively to the culture, standards and profile of golf across the school
Experience within a school or academy environment, experience coaching elite junior golfers, and experience delivering camps or outreach activities would be advantageous, although not essential.
What we offer:
Actual Salary £32,000 per annum, term time only (plus one week). The full time equivalent of which is £41,496 per annum.
Additional earning opportunities through structured evening, Sunday and holiday simulator provision
Access to excellent sporting facilities
Opportunity to work within one of the country’s leading school golf programmes
Professional development opportunities
Safeguarding
The Harpur Trust and Bedford School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Online searches may also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 12 June 2026.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
For further information, please contact HR@harpurtrust.org.uk or telephone 01234 369500.
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