School Lifeguard

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  11 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,608.00 - £19,196.00 Annually (Actual) Romero Grade 2

School Lifeguard job summary

Part time/school hours working will be considered

Are you calm under pressure, passionate about safety, and love working with young people? We're looking for a dedicated School Lifeguard to help keep our students safe and confident in the water.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise swimming lessons for both secondary and primary students.
• Ensure the safety of all students and staff in and around the pool
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies
• Maintain poolside cleanliness and safety standards
• Support PE staff with other tasks within the PE department.

What You’ll Bring:

• A valid NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)
• Excellent communication and observation skills
• A proactive attitude and strong sense of responsibility
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• A calm, reassuring presence

🎓 Why Work With Us?

• Health and Wellbeing Cover - Including cashback on optical, dental, therapy treatments, discounts at many high-street retailers, and access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 Counselling & Support Line - Confidential support whenever you need it
• Generous Pension Scheme - Helping you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for Progression - We’re committed to your career growth, with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training to help you reach your full potential
• A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace - Where your wellbeing comes first

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 Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-wiseman-catholic-school

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