15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible.

  • Closing date

    18 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Casual

Full time equivalent salary

£17.50 Hourly + Holiday pay

Swimming Instructor job summary

Swimming Instructor -Belfairs Academy

Required as soon as possible.

  • Hourly Rate: £17.50 per hour + Holiday Pay (Actual: £19.61 per hour)
  • Hours: Casual, as required, for up to three days per week + swimming club. Days and hours will be agreed according to the Academy’s needs on a termly basis.

Belfairs Academy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Swimming Instructor to join our team. This role involves delivering high-quality swimming instruction at Belfairs Academy, with sessions also supporting Darlinghurst Academy.

About the Role:

  • Deliver engaging and effective swimming lessons to both primary and secondary students 3 days a week
  • Deliver swimming club once a week
  • Support pupils in developing confidence, competence and essential water-safety skills
  • Monitor pupils’ progress and provide appropriate encouragement, feedback and support
  • Maintain high standards of safety and safeguarding at all times
  • Work collaboratively with Academy staff to provide a positive and supportive learning environment.

About the Trust:

Legra Academy Trust provides high-quality, high-impact education across early years, primary, and secondary settings in Essex. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils and staff, with a strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement.

Belfairs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Belfairs Academy offers a dynamic work environment with modern facilities. Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all members of staff. Staff wellbeing is a priority - we offer events and support for all employees.

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.

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About Belfairs Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1558 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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