Swim Teacher ( Level 2)
Lift Sir Herbert Leon, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 July 2026 at 9:15am
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Up to £20.29 per hour
Swim Teacher ( Level 2) job summary
Swim Teacher ( Level 2)
Lift Sir Herbert Leon (Leon Leisure)
Fern Grove, Bletchley
Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ
United Kingdom
Salary: £20.29 per hour + pension scheme (LGPS)
Hours: Zero-hour contract
Contract type: Casual
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about helping people develop a life-saving skill?
Do you have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire swimmers of all ages and abilities to build confidence in the water?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre, part of Lift Schools, is looking for a qualified, engaging, and reliable Swim Teacher to join our aquatics team. If you love coaching, motivating others, and creating a fun, safe environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Swim Teacher, you will be the driving force behind our swimming programme. You will deliver high-quality, progressive swimming lessons to a diverse range of users, including school groups, children, and adults.
This is more than just a teaching job; it's an opportunity to build vital life skills, boost community health, and contribute to Lift Schools' mission of providing excellent opportunities for every child, every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver fun, structured, and inclusive swimming lessons in line with the recognised Swim England (or equivalent) Learn to Swim framework.
* Assess and record the progress of swimmers, providing constructive feedback and celebrating their achievements.
* Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in and around the pool area at all times.
* Set up and dismantle pool equipment safely before and after lessons.
* Maintain excellent communication with parents, schools, and leisure centre staff regarding swimmer progress and safety.
* Uphold strict safeguarding, health & safety, and emergency procedures at all times.
What We're Looking For
* Qualifications: A valid Swim England Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification (or STA equivalent).
* Safety: A current National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is highly desirable (training can be provided for the right candidate).
* An enthusiastic, patient, and approachable personality with a knack for engaging children and adults alike.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your teaching style to suit different learning needs.
* A reliable team player who is deeply committed to safeguarding and child welfare.
About Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre
At the heart of our community, Lift Sir Herbert Leon Leisure Centre offers excellent fitness and sports facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, multi-purpose sports hall, 3G Astro-turf and grass pitches - everything needed to support active, healthy lifestyles for students and the local community.
Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Sir Herbert Leon
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lift Sir Herbert Leon website
Lift Sir Herbert Leon is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The school offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.
That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.
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