Swimming Teacher

Wiltshire Career Site; Calne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Market supplement

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Swimming Teacher to deliver safe and engaging swimming sessions either as part of a programme or one-to-one tuition. Candidates should hold a Swim England Level 2 qualification or be enrolled in Level 2, with proven teaching experience and strong communication skills.

The role operates under a hybrid working model, with on-site activity at community swimming locations and administrative tasks performed flexibility. A market supplement applies for this position.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Swim England qualification or evidence of enrolment in Level 2 course.
• Relevant teaching experience in a swimming environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, fun, effective and enjoyable swimming classes within a programme or 1-1 tuition.
• Promote health and well-being through swimming.
• Ensure safeguarding and maintain clear, organised records.

Skills

Swimming teacher qualification

Teaching experience

Communication

Organisation

Education

Swim England Level 1/2 qualification

Job description

Salary:£18.58 - £19.84 per hour (inclusive of 10% market supplement)

Hours per week:0 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed following shortlisting

Rolling advert:We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Are you passionate about swimming and skilled at motivating others? Consider joining our dedicated Aquatic team, who are committed to making our community healthier and reducing health differences.

Our Swimming Teachers are a vital part of our team. They teach safe, fun, effective and enjoyable classes as part of a swimming programme or 1-1 tuition environments.

Applicants for the position should ideally possess a Level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification and relevant teaching experience in a similar environment; however, those with a minimum Level 1 qualification may be considered if they can provide evidence of enrolment in a Level 2 course.

If you care about keeping kids and vulnerable adults safe, and you're good at communicating and staying organised, we'd love to have you on our team. Let's work together to inspire health and well-being in our community through swimming!

This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Colin Larrigan, Centre Manager at [e-mail]

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.