Swimming Teacher

Job Description

£21 per hour

Casual

26 hours per week, 10 weeks per year

April 2025 Start

Make a splash with us!

Are you a passionate and skilled swimming teacher looking to inspire young learners? We are looking for a Level 2 swimming teacher to join our team on a casual basis. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, providing high-quality coaching to children and helping them develop essential life skills.

This role is based at Ashingdon Primary Academy, with responsibility for teaching pupils from both Ashingdon and Hockley Primary School.

The teaching hours for Hockley Primary will be: Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, totalling 8 hours per week (30-minute sessions).

The teaching hours for Ashingdon Primary will be: Monday to Friday, from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM (10 hours per week), delivering three consecutive 30-minute sessions.

You're someone who will:

• Provide high-quality swimming instruction to primary school children.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging and effective swimming lessons.
• Effectively motivate and direct pupils during lessons.

You're someone who has:

• Level 2 swim teaching qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A passion for inspiring young learners.

About Ashingdon Primary Academy

Ashingdon Primary Academy is part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.

The academy dates back to 1873 and is steeped in history and heritage alongside its excellent facilities including a large sports field and a heated swimming pool! The academy is a key part of the village and local community and benefits from a small school feel and engaged parents.

Closing date : 30th March 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the School

Nestled in the heart of Ashingdon village, Lift Ashingdon is easily accessible from Rochford, Southend, Hockley, and Rayleigh. Welcoming approximately 210 students from Reception to Year 6, we serve families from Ashingdon, South Fambridge, Canewdon, Hockley, Rochford, and Hullbridge.

Our school benefits from a peaceful green belt countryside setting and offers seven well equipped classrooms, each fitted with an interactive whiteboard. Additional facilities include a library, a spacious hall, and a dedicated learning support area for small group activities.

Outdoors, pupils enjoy a large playground, a generous playing field, and much loved features such as the Jungle Gym and Trim Trail. A particular highlight is our very own heated swimming pool, which adds a splash of excitement to school life.

At Lift Ashingdon, we are committed to helping every child succeed. We create a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where children can love life, learning and play. We enable our pupils to leave us as confident, respectful young people, equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the future.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. -With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. -We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.