Community Sports Development Officer - Swimming Instructor

Seaton Valley High School, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW

4 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
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• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,088.00 Annually (FTE) Band 5: £28,598 to £31,088 pro-rata per annum (equivalent to £14.82 to £16.08 per hour)

Community Sports Development Officer - Swimming Instructor job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified swimming instructor to join our Community Learning team at Seaton Valley High School.

Seaton Valley is unique among Northumberland schools in having our own 25metre swimming pool that helps swimmers of all ages to develop water confidence and swimming skills. We have a well attended programme of swimming lessons for children and adults and are seeking an experienced Swimming Teacher to run the sessions.

Our popular swimming programmes run termly, Monday to Friday from 5pm for Ducklings up to stage 7 of the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway, to either small groups of learners or occasionally as 1:1 tuition;

Qualified with at least an ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching/Coaching Swimming (or equivalent), you will have previous experience of delivering the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway, or similar, to ensure successful progression of learners depending on their ability and needs within a fun and friendly environment. We will particularly welcome someone who can contribute to the development of community swimming and improve access to this important resource.
This role is casual to cover adhoc sessions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

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 Seaton Valley High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Seaton Valley High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astley-community-high-school

The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools comprises Seaton Valley High School, Whytrig Middle School and Seaton Sluice Middle School, all located in south east Northumberland. All three schools share a Governing Body and Executive Headteacher to promote excellence in education from age 9-18 across Seaton Valley. Individually rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, we share common values and a passionate belief that every student should be enabled to succeed in all aspects of school life.

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