Swimming Teacher

Ibstock School, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 June 2026

• Closing date

  6 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11 £13.90 p/h + Enhancement

Swimming Teacher job summary

Swimming Instructor

2 hours per week: 9.00 - 11.00 am - Sundays

Expected start date: 6 September 2026

Grade 7 - £13.90 basic hourly rate, plus enhancement

Zero hour contract

We are looking to recruit a reliable, experienced Swimming Instructor to join our team on Sunday mornings. If you’re passionate about teaching swimming and enjoy working with swimmers of all ages and abilities, this role could be perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons following established lesson plans

• Adapt teaching to suit varying age groups and skill levels

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants in the pool

• Maintain a positive, encouraging atmosphere in the classroom and pool

• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and other colleagues as required

Requirements:

• Recognised Swimming Instructor qualification (e.g. Swim England Level 2)

• Experience teaching children and/or adults in a pool environment

• Current and valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to gain experience across different classes and age groups

• Supportive team and friendly working environment

• Competitive and enhanced rate of pay

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 9.00 am on Friday 21 August 2026, with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Ben White

Head of School

Ibstock School, Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6NE

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 Ibstock School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 740 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ibstock School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ibstock-community-college-ibstock

Ibstock Community College has 570 students on roll and is at the heart of the local community, serving families in Ibstock and the surrounding villages of North-West Leicestershire. We are at an exciting stage in our development with plans to expand from a Key Stage 3 (11-14) school to welcoming students from 11-16 from autumn 2022. We also anticipate exciting future developments and opportunities when we join LiFE Multi Academy Trust later this academic year.

As students, staff, parents and governors we share the following values and beliefs:-
Resilience
Equity
Success
Pride
Encouragement
Curriculum
Trust.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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