Casual Swim Teacher

Sawston Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0 hours contract
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: 16.51
• Additional allowances:

  £18.50 inclusive of holiday pay

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a reliable, professional, and enthusiastic Level 2 Swimming Teacher to join our successful and well-established swim school. Anglian Leisure Sawston offers an extensive swimming lesson programme designed to cater for all ages and abilities, from Parent and Child to Advanced swimmers.

All lessons are taught by Swim England qualified instructors and classes run for 42 weeks per year. Excellent communication skills, confidence, and an ability to motivate and inspire others are essential. Previous experience in a similar setting is desirable, but not essential. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive programme of swimming lessons safely and effectively to Swim England standards. 

• Produce lesson plans for all sessions which are delivered to develop positive relationships with class participants and parents.

• To be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety regulations and the Centre’s PSOP 

• Be an active member of the Centre community and to support its distinctive ethos.  

• Commitment to personal development.

• Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the Sports Centre Manager, Assistant Manager or Duty Managers. 

Requirements:

• To hold a current NPLQ or NRASTC qualification 

• Previous experience of working as a Swimming Teacher / Assistant Swimming Teacher  

• Demonstrate an interest in sport and physical activity (for example in participation, organisation or administration)  

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers

• Ability to motivate and inspire others

• To be adaptable and flexible  

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.

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

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Casual Swim Teacher Level 2 Anglian Leisure Sawston Recruitment Pack.pdf - 3.53 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sawston Village College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sawston Village College website
• Email address: hrhub3@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sawston-village-college-cambridge

Thank you very much for your interest in a position at Sawston Village College. We hope the information in this pack will encourage you to apply.
Sawston Village College is a highly successful and welcoming 11–16 academy where pupils are treated with respect and held in positive regard. Named the State 11–16 Secondary School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power list (The Sunday Times, 8 December 2024), we have high expectations and standards and are ambitious for our learners. We work collaboratively to provide an inclusive, safe and calm learning environment in which all pupils can thrive. We have an inspiring and evolving campus with a brand new building opening in 2027.
Our focus is the achievement and wellbeing of our 1,198 pupils within a culture based on community, ambition, respect and endeavour. In 2025, the College achieved outcomes above national averages, including 61% gaining grade 5+ in English and Maths, 37% at grade 7 or above across all subjects and a high Attainment 8 score, enabling pupils to progress successfully to their preferred post-16 pathways.
This success is based on a firm belief that all pupils, whatever their background or ability, deserve to succeed. We are determined to recruit, develop and retain excellent staff through high-quality professional development and a caring, supportive culture. As noted by our Ofsted report in May 2023, Sawston Village College is a highly professional and friendly, caring and enjoyable place in which to work and teach.

Thank you, in anticipation, for the time you will give to your application.

Mr Jonathan Russell
Principal

Arranging a visit to Sawston Village College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrhub3@anglianlearning.org.

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