Assistant Swimming Teacher

Ibstock School, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.38 + Enhancement for zero hour contract

Assistant Swimming Teacher job summary

ASSISTANT SWIMMING TEACHER

Shifts available Mondays – Thursdays from 3.45 – 6.15 pm and Saturday mornings from 10.00 am onwards. Grade 4, Point 6: £13.38 per hour basic hourly rate + enhancement Zero hours’ contract

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and friendly Assistant Swimming Teacher to join our friendly and supportive leisure team.

About the role

As an Assistant Swimming Teacher, you will support our swimming teachers in delivering fun, engaging and safe swimming lessons. You will help swimmers develop their confidence and skills, whilst ensuring a positive experience for every child.

We are looking for someone who:

Ideally holds a Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification

Is enthusiastic and passionate about swimming

Enjoys working with children and young people

Is reliable, friendly and approachable

Works well as part of a team

Is committed to creating a safe and encouraging learning environment.

 

This is a zero hours contract, with a variety of flexible shifts available to suit your availability and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in swimming teaching.

 

LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 9.00 am on Friday 2 October 2026, with interviews taking on Saturday 3 October 2026.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Ben White

Head of School

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ibstock School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 689 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ibstock School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ibstock-community-college-ibstock

Ibstock Community College has 570 students on roll and is at the heart of the local community, serving families in Ibstock and the surrounding villages of North-West Leicestershire. We are at an exciting stage in our development with plans to expand from a Key Stage 3 (11-14) school to welcoming students from 11-16 from autumn 2022. We also anticipate exciting future developments and opportunities when we join LiFE Multi Academy Trust later this academic year.

As students, staff, parents and governors we share the following values and beliefs:-
Resilience
Equity
Success
Pride
Encouragement
Curriculum
Trust.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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