Swimming Teacher (Sport Leisure) - Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury
Grade £18.58 + 14% holiday pay (£21.18 per hours)
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Part Time (10 hours)
Contract Temporary
Closing Date: 12/03/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Job Title: Swimming Teacher (Level 2)
Hourly Rate: £18.58 + 14% holiday pay per hour (£21.18 per hour)
Contract Type: Casual
Additional role info: This is a flexible position offered on a casual contract, allowing staff to select the shifts that best fit their availability
Potential Start Date: April 2026
Join our growing team at Tewkesbury Academy Sports Centre and inspire the next generation of swimmers!
We’re looking for a passionate and positive Swimming Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons in our busy and welcoming Swim School. We currently have Monday and Thursday shifts available from 3.35pm-6.05pm, with opportunities to cover and pick up additional daytime, evening and weekend classes. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children build confidence and learn essential life skills in the water, this is a fantastic chance to make a real impact in a supportive and community-focused environment.
This is a casual role with flexible hours, ideal for individuals seeking rewarding work that fits around other commitments. As part of our friendly and committed swimming team, you will help deliver a high-quality programme of lessons aligned with Swim England and contribute to the ongoing development of the Swim School.
Working with children, young people and adults, you will create an enjoyable and inclusive environment where every swimmer feels supported and motivated to progress.
In this role, you will:
Deliver engaging and progressive swimming lessons in line with established teaching frameworks.
Support swimmers of all ages and abilities, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Provide excellent customer service, communicating clearly and professionally with swimmers, parents, and visitors.
Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and confidence, ensuring the pool remains a safe and welcoming space for all users.
Maintain accurate attendance and progress records, ensuring timely and clear communication with families.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support lesson setup, health and safety procedures, and smooth facility operation.
Uphold safeguarding practices and contribute to a secure environment where children and young people can thrive.
About you
You will have:
A Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (Swim England or STA equivalent).
A strong understanding of health and safety in a pool environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and support swimmers.
A positive, organised and learner-centred approach.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Flexibility to work some evening and weekend shifts
It would also be great if you have:
A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or willingness to train in future.
Experience working in a school, leisure, or community sport setting.
A Pool Plant Operator qualification.
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 1,000 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.
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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