Swimming Programs Lead & Safeguarding Champion

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Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Blue Coat School seeks a dynamic Swimming Programme Lead to manage and develop its swimming teachers, organise galas, and ensure high-quality, safe lessons for pupils. You will work with the Director of Sport to promote standards and plan engaging sessions for all abilities.

Lead on preparing for competitions, build strong relationships with parents and Governors, and contribute to after-hours events as required.

Qualifications

Leadership required to manage and develop a swimming team.
Strong planning and lesson design to maintain pace and motivation.
Clear communication with parents, staff and governors.
Ability to differentiate teaching to meet all abilities.
Commitment to safety and safeguarding in swimming.
Proficiency in ICT to support pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the existing team of swimming teachers.
Organise galas and swimming events, including IAPS competitions.
Provide clear planning for lessons and sequences, maintaining high expectations.
Develop a programme for the Performance Squad and high performance activities.
Ensure high quality delivery of swimming programmes and pupil safety.
Liaise with external providers to align goals and resources.
Attend assemblies and school events as required.
Support the safeguarding and health and safety policies throughout the swimming facilities.