Sessional Swimming Instructor

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for qualified Swimming and Water Safety Teachers to enhance their Junior School program. This role involves planning and delivering engaging swimming lessons while ensuring the safety and development of young learners. With a focus on compassion and excellence, you will work collaboratively with a team of educators to foster a positive learning environment. If you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to child safety, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching swimming to children aged 5-12.
• Knowledge of child safety practices in aquatic environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for weekly swimming lessons.
• Teach swimming skills to students from Foundation to Year 6.
• Provide feedback on student progression and attendance.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Child Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Lesson Planning

Education

Teaching Qualification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Gippsland Grammar provides an outstanding contemporary, holistic education where our community has a shared understanding of what we learn, how we learn and who we teach. Our School culture is centred around our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect and develops people of character who act with integrity and wisdom.

We are seeking suitably qualified Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety to assist with Junior School swimming lessons. The hours will be during the school day between 9am and 2 : 15pm, working one day per week.

Reporting to the Swimming Program Coordinator, your role is to :

• Plan and prepare for weekly rostered lessons
• Teach lessons both in and out of the water to students from Foundation – Year 6
• Provide feedback on student progression
• Report on attendance and skills achieved
• Work within a team of swim teachers, supporting teacher development and contributing to staff training and development.

Please refer to the position description on our website for further information regarding this role's requirements, duties and responsibilities : Employment | Gippsland Grammar Job Board.

Gippsland Grammar is a child safe environment. Every child has a right to be safe, and at the School, we take a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that jeopardise student safety (including child abuse and reportable conduct). As such, preferred applicants will be subject to child protection screening, background and reference checks, verification of identity checks and must adhere to the School’s child safe practices, as outlined in the Student Protection Program policies on the School’s website.

Applications must include :

• A Covering letter that states why you are applying for the position and addresses the key selection criteria (contained within the position description). Please note this should not exceed two pages.
• A current resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal and contact details, qualifications, relevant work history (including dates / period of employment and summary of duties and responsibilities), education and professional memberships (maximum three pages).
• Name and contact details for three work-related referees (note it is possible during the recruitment process you are asked for a fourth – particularly if you have not listed your current manager as a referee).

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources on 03 5143 6388, quoting Ref No. 1204914.