Casual Swimming Teacher

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local public health division is seeking a School Swimming Teacher to provide swimming lessons to primary school children in Oldham. This casual position requires teaching skills, an NPLQ Lifeguard qualification, and a commitment to water safety. Ideal candidates will be organized and flexible, helping enhance children’s swimming abilities across various schools. The role offers ongoing training and supports water safety education.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of ASA level 2 or equivalent in Aquatics.
• NPLQ Lifeguard qualification or equivalent required.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate is essential.
• Knowledge of water safety and personal survival needed.
• Competent in using computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to Oldham Primary school children.
• Administer class records efficiently.
• Attend ongoing Lifeguard Training monthly.
• Get involved in water polo and School Galas.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Lifeguard Training

Water Safety Knowledge

Computer Competence

Education

ASA Level 2 or equivalent in Aquatics

NPLQ Lifeguard qualification or equivalent

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Job description

People Public Health, Move More (School Swimming) School Swimming Teacher (Casual)

Ref: 001173

Contract: Casual

Salary: TCHUN01

Hours per week: As and when required on a casual basis depending on service needs. Full budget provided by schools buying in to the service as a Traded service.

Location: Main office will be Oldham Council, Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1LF, but will be mainly working in Oldham Active Swimming Pools and Centres throughout Oldham, and schools.

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st December 2025

Interview Date: TBC.

Hiring Manager: Katharine Harrison, School Swimming Manager, [e-mail]

Role Overview

Working within the Council’s School Swimming Service to provide safe swimming lessons to Oldham Schools across the borough. Working alongside the school support staff. Helping to promote water safety and complete the national curriculum expectations. Also need the ability to be organised, flexible to cover lessons at short notice and an understanding of child development/behaviour and safeguarding. There may be opportunities for regular weekly term time hours depending on the service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching swimming to Oldham Primary school children
• Administration of class records
• Ongoing Lifeguard Training (one session per month)
• Involvement in the water polo and School Galas

Key Requirements

• A minimum of ASA level 2 or equivalent in Aquatics
• NPLQ Lifeguard qualification or equivalent
• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Knowledge of water safety and personal survival
• Be competent in using computer technology

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Us

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are Proud, Ambitious, and Together, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

Our Benefits Package

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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Important Information

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.