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Pool Manager/Swimming Teacher

Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR

This job expired on 3 February 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  2 March 2026

• Closing date

  3 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other support roles
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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

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.

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.

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Additional documents

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

Pool Manager & Swimming Teacher Job Description 01-26 KF.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants 10-25.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment of Applicants with a Criminal Record Policy 03-24.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfisher-school

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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