Swimming Teacher

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL; Royal Wootton Bassett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Royal Wootton Bassett is looking for a Swimming Teacher to provide swimming lessons in a safe and enjoyable environment. Ideal candidates will have a level 2 Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent. This part-time, temporary role offers flexibility for those passionate about swimming and teaching. Salary ranges from £17.99 to £19.22 per hour, and the position is on-site only.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching children within a leisure environment.
• Ability to keep kids and vulnerable adults safe.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe and fun swimming classes.
• Conduct 1-1 tuition in swimming.

Skills

Passionate about swimming

Skilled at motivating others

Good communication

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent

Level 1 qualification if booked onto a Level 2 course

Job description

Swimming Teacher

Job details

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: £17.99 to £19.22 per hour
• Additional salary information: Inclusive of 10% market supplement
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 25 December 2025
• Location: Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7HG
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Wiltshire Council
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: Swimming Teacher

Summary

Salary: £17.99 - £19.22 per hour (inclusive of a 10% market supplement)

Hours per week: Casual zero hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

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

Leisure Services - Inspiring Members to Live Active Lives

If you're all about flexibility and prefer the freedom to work on specific days or cover short-term assignments, this is the role for you.

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.

With a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification or equivalent, you should have experience of teaching children within a leisure environment. If you do not hold a level 2 or above Swim England swimming teacher qualification may be considered for the post if you hold a minimum of a level 1 qualification and can evidence that you are booked onto a level 2 course to complete your qualification.

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!

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