Specialist Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard

Willow Dene School; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Dene School in Plumstead requires a Pool Assistant to support our swimming programme for children with diverse needs. Hours are 21 per week during term time, with inset days, across Tuesday to Thursday. The role includes supervision, health and safety, basic lifeguard duties, and assisting with lesson delivery under guidance.

Induction will be provided; Enhanced DBS clearance is required. The post may involve work across Willow Dene and Rowan Wood School.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool area and ensure child safety during swimming sessions.
• Assist with planning and delivery of swimming programmes to meet individual pupil needs.
• Maintain health and safety standards and assist with pool cleaning and day-to-day operations.

Job description

Hours: 21 per week (Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm each day), 39 weeks per year, term time, plus inset days.

Further details on the role can be found in the attached job description.

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12

Willow Dene is a large special school in Plumstead for children aged 2-19 across two sites. We are a forward thinking and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. Willow Dene forms part of the exciting Compass Eko Trust. We aim to inspire all children to engage confidently with the world and develop the knowledge and skills from across the curriculum that enable them to thrive. By working as one, we maximise the knowledge and skills of all the adults in our schools. We share the very best practice and learning from the research that will make a difference to the progress and achievement of all children. This Trust provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes, and the sharing of good practice. We are a research-engaged community and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways of developing teaching for learning.

Overall Job Purpose

To ensure that the pool environment is conducive to the delivery of effective swimming instruction to children with a wide range of learning difficulties andadditionalneeds, ensuring consistency of provision for individuals to ensure progress.

Toassistin the day to day running of the school pool by carrying out all duties asappropriate tothe role, includinghealth and safetyand cleaning.

To keep children safethrough close supervision, vigilanceregardingpotential hazards, adherence to moving and handling guidelines, being able toeffecta prompt rescuein accordance withlifeguard protocols and administering CPR ifrequired(see Appendix 1, (i)).

Toassistwith the planning, preparation and delivery of group and individual swimming programmes which have been suitably differentiated to meet individual pupil needs, with reference to the National Swimming Plan.

To deliver and supportinnovative and effective swimming instruction to children with a wide range of learning difficulties (including severe and complex learning difficulties, complex medical needs, social and behaviouraldifficultiesand Autism) on poolside and in the water.

Induction programmes and training will be provided for the successful candidate.

This role is based at Willow Dene School; however, the role may also work across schools, to include Rowan Wood School.

Willow Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may shortlist candidates before the closing date. The vacancy may be closed early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

We encourage visits to view the school; however, we would warmly welcome telephone calls or a video meet with anyone who is thinking about applying to answer any questions or provide further information. Please contact Samantha Murphy, HR Officer to arrange.

Further information is available from the school website: www.willowdene.compassps.uk