Casual Lifeguard - Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury
Grade £12.86 per hour
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Part Time (5 hours)
Contract Casual
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Interview Date: 09/03/2026
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Job Title: Lifeguard
Hourly Rate: £12.86 (plus Holiday Pay)
Contract Type: Casual
Potential Start Date: April 2026
Your opportunity to play a vital role in public safety and community wellbeing:
We are seeking qualified lifeguards, or individuals willing to complete a lifeguard course at Tewkesbury Academy during the February Half-Term. We are particularly looking for candidates who are able to work from 3.30pm on a couple of weekdays, with the opportunity to pick up additional weekend shifts.
This is a casual role with no set hours, offering flexibility based on facility needs and candidate availability.
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive team that takes pride in maintaining high standards across every aspect of the pool environment.
In this role, you’ll help create a safe, clean, and welcoming space for all pool users, from students and staff to community groups and swimming clubs. Your vigilance and proactive approach will contribute directly to preventing incidents, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring that every visitor has a safe and enjoyable experience.
You will work closely with colleagues to monitor pool activity, maintain equipment, support facility setup and pack-down, and uphold hygiene and safety procedures. As a visible and approachable presence on poolside, you’ll also offer friendly guidance and reassurance to users, helping to make Tewkesbury Academy’s swimming facilities a trusted and enjoyable place for all.
About you:
You will have:
a current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) is essential
a strong awareness of safety procedures and the ability to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations.
excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain alert while supervising pool users.
a team-oriented approach, with the flexibility to work shifts including evenings and weekends.
a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner when engaging with the public.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with a student body of more than 1,200 and upwards of 150 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year.
The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school.
Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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