Swimming Instructor

Mildmay Primary School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8AU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday afternoons within Term Time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £25

What skills and experience we're looking for

Mildmay Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role: 

We're Hiring a Swimming Instructor!Do you love the water and working with children?We're looking for a fun, friendly, and qualified Swimming Instructor to help our pupils gain confidence, learn essential water safety skills, and develop a lifelong love of swimming!

What you’ll do:

• Teach engaging swimming lessons to KS1 & KS2 pupils

• Encourage confidence and safety in the water

• Work as part of our vibrant, supportive school team

What You’ll Need:

• A recognised swimming teaching qualification

• A passion for working with children

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

Monday Afternoons at Moulsham High School Swimming Pool

30 weeks a year

Permanent

How to Apply:  To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Mildmay Primary School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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 Mildmay Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 620 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mildmay Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01245 202937
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mildmay-infant-and-nursery-school

Mildmay Primary School is the result of a merger between the two long-standing and successful Mildmay schools that have provided primary education to the community for over 50 years. We intend to provide the highest quality educational experience in the area for children aged 3-11 years in order that, for generations to come, children can look back at their time at Mildmay with fondness, pride and happy memories; much like the generations who have gone before.

Mildmay Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy

Arranging a visit to Mildmay Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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