Swimming Teacher

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council based in Ellesmere is seeking a Swimming Teacher for casual sessions during term time at Ellesmere Primary School. The ideal candidate will deliver swimming lessons for children from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring safety standards while creating a fun learning environment. This position offers approximately 18 hours per week and a competitive rate of £13-15 per hour, depending on experience, along with various employee benefits including pension scheme enrollment and private medical care.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Private medical health care

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Work well in a team and engage positively with staff and pupils.
• Commitment to professional development and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons for children from Nursery to Year 6.
• Ensure safety standards are followed during all sessions.
• Evaluate lessons and provide feedback on swimming techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Education

SEQ Level 2 swimming teacher qualification

Lifeguarding qualification (preferable)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons for children from Nursery to Year 6
• Make sure safety standards are followed at every session
• Ensure safe provision of all swimming equipment and make sure it's used correctly
• Deliver group and one‑to‑one swimming lessons (may also involve getting in the pool with them)
• Develop swimmer's techniques by identifying ways to improve their performance
• Maintain accurate records on all swimmers as required by Ellesmere Primary School
• Create a fun and positive swimming environment whilst always remaining professional
• Evaluate the lessons and give feedback / demonstration of accurate swimming techniques
• Any other duties that would reasonably be expected of the post holder

If you're passionate about helping children develop their love for swimming and improve their skills in a supporting environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Work well in a team
• Engage positively with staff and pupils
• Have good communication skills
• Show commitment to professional development
• Comply with company policies and regulations in respect of health and safety
• Adapt to change and take on different tasks as and when required
• Have the ability to communicate well with young children, flexible and positive attitude
• Knowledge of the expectations of health and safety within a swimming pool
• Works constructively and efficiently as part of a team, whilst being able to use their own initiative
• Contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Lifeguarding qualification preferable but not essential as training will be given
• Ellesmere Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Successful completion of an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Position Details

Type of position: Casual

Hours of work: Approx. 18 hours per week (43.84 weeks – term time only)

Level and scale point: £13‑15 per hour (dependent on experience)

Job purpose: We are looking for a qualified SEQ Level 2 (or equivalent) swimming teacher to join our team at Ellesmere Primary School during term time, teaching all ages from Nursery up to Year 6. Swimming lessons currently take place on a Monday‑Thursday along with sessions after school (3.15‑4.15 pm) Monday and Tuesday.

Benefits

• A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference in a growing school.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all areas.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to private medical health care
• Free onsite parking for employees