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Swimming Instructor
The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,585 - £35,234
Actual salary
- £19,629 - £21,897
What skills and experience we're looking for
Swimming Instructor
The Bridge School
Contract: Part Time / Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SP 16- 20 (fte £31,585 - £35,234/ Actual £19,629 - £21,897 per annum)
Start date: 01/09/2025
At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for an inspirational Swimming Instructor with a passion for SEND and a creative, innovative approach, to join us and make an impact on the learning of our students.
We are looking for candidates with the motivation and determination to ensure that students make progress and also to improve and boost their experience.
You will teach all children in weekly swimming lessons and individual lessons for children needing 1:1 support.
The Bridge School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 4 - 19 who have a wide range of communication, physical, and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Many of the pupils are on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk.
The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust. Unity Schools Partnership support a network of special schools working together in Ipswich, Haverhill and surrounding areas.
You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development is available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.
For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Byford or Sara Parry, our Deputy Headteachers by email emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk or sara.parry@thebridgeschool.org.uk , by phone 01473 556200.
Closing Date:3rd July 2025
Interview Date:8th July 2025
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
What the school offers its staff
You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development is available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Bridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bridge School website
- Email address
- emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 556200
Arranging a visit to The Bridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk.
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