Pool Manager/Swimming Teacher
Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 March 2026
Closing date
3 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 28 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- NJC Grade 9 (SCP23-26). £22,289.75-£24,132.02
What skills and experience we're looking for
About you
- STA Level 2 Award/CertificateorSwim England Level 2 Swimming Teacherqualification.
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)or equivalent.
- Pool Plant Operator Certificate (or willingness to train).
- Experience deliveringinclusive or adaptive swimming lessons.
- Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Commitment tosafeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
- Competitive salary
- Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
- Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
- Local Government Pension (LGPS)
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
- A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
Further information about the job
About the Role
- Plan and deliverengaging swimming and hydrotherapy lessonstailored to pupils with complex needs.
- Promote water confidence, safety, and therapeutic benefits in collaboration with teachers and therapists.
- Overseepool safety and compliance, including water testing, plant room checks, and risk assessments.
- Manage pool timetables, staff rotas, and training for lifeguards and assistants.
- Maintain accurate records for water quality, pupil progress, and operational procedures.
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are met at all times.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Kingfisher School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingfisher School website
- Email address
- recruitment@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01235 5111112
Kingfisher is a great school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.
The school caters for young people aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children offering them learning programmes building on their individual strengths and celebrating their achievements. There is excellent partnership with the health and social care professionals who work alongside us at Kingfisher.
Our curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of all our pupils. The driving force and intent behind our curriculum is to develop independence at every opportunity.
Arranging a visit to Kingfisher School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk.
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