Swimming Instructor

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Swimming Instructor for part-time lessons. You will be responsible for teaching children in a supportive environment that caters to diverse learning needs. Join this collaborative team and contribute to the positive experiences of students with special educational needs.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about SEND.
• Experience working with children with diverse needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons to children.
• Provide one-on-one support for children needing additional assistance.

Skills

Teaching

Motivation

Collaboration

Education

Swimming Instructor Qualification

Job description

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• Address: The Bridge School, Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3ND
• Hours: Part Time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2025
• Reference: 7516
  
  
  

Job Description

• Address: The Bridge School, Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3ND
• Salary: £31,585 - £35,234 pro rata (£19,629 - £21,897 per annum)
• Hours: Part Time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2025
• Reference: 7516
  
  
  

At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for an inspirational Swimming Instructor with a passion for SEND and a creative, innovative approach, to join us and make an impact on the learning of our students.

We are looking for candidates with the motivation and determination to ensure that students make progress and to improve and boost their experience.

You will teach all children in weekly swimming lessons and individual lessons for children needing one to one support.

The Bridge School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 4 - 19 who have a wide range of communication, physical, and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Many of the pupils are on the autistic spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk.

The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust. Unity Schools Partnership support a network of special schools working together in Ipswich, Haverhill and surrounding areas.

You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.

How to apply:

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Pack (pdf)

Please feel free to contact Emma Byford or Sara Parry, our Deputy Headteachers by either calling 01473 556200 or emailing: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (The Bridge School)

Closing date: 3 July 2025.

Interview date: 8 July 2025.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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