Lifeguard/Pool Attendant at Newbridge School

Newbridge; Romford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free tea and coffee

Employee wellbeing programme

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Newbridge Upper Academy invites applications for a Lifeguard / Pool Attendant to keep the school pool safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and the wider community. You will hold an NPLQ and perform lifeguarding duties, poolside supervision, water testing and routine cleaning.

The role may require occasional evening or weekend work to support community lettings and events; training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and safeguarding.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.
• Experience working with children or in a school environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard duties and poolside supervision.
• Water quality testing and routine cleaning of the pool area.
• Support pupils in the pool and changing areas and assist with pool safety.
• Assist with community lettings and carry out basic pool plant checks.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Observation skills

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

RLSS NPLQ

Job description

About this Role

THIS ROLE IS BASED AT NEWBRIDGE UPPER ACADEMY, 258 BARLEY LANE, GOODMAYES, ESSEX, IG3 8XS

We are seeking a reliable and qualified Lifeguard / Pool Attendant to help ensure our school swimming pool remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and external users.

The successful candidate will hold a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and be responsible for lifeguarding duties, poolside supervision, water quality testing, routine cleaning, and supporting the safe operation of the pool and associated facilities.

The role also includes supporting pupils in the pool and changing areas, maintaining pool equipment, assisting with community lettings, and carrying out basic pool plant checks. Training will be provided where required.

What we're looking for:

• Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and safeguarding
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergencies
• Experience working with children or within a school environment (desirable)
• Pool plant or water treatment experience (desirable)

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils and the wider community

This role may require occasional evening or weekend working to support community lettings.

Why join us?

• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more...

Astrumvalues diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, andapplications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability,sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief andmarriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality,background and heritage.

We are a'Disability Confident Employer' and all our application forms hide yourpersonal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills andqualities.

We believe in fostering a workenvironment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible workingarrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-timeopportunities.