Swimming Coach

At Haberdashers' Boys' School, we believe sport has the power to shape character, instil lifelong habits, and bring out the very best in young people. With a 100-acre campus and outstanding facilities, including our state-of-the-art Medburn Sports Centre, we are proud to provide one of the finest school-based sporting environments in the country. We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Swimming Coach to join our vibrant and highly experienced Sports Department on a maternity cover basis for the 2025 academic year. Working primarily with our Prep and Pre-Prep pupils, you will play a key role in developing early swimming skills, building confidence in the water, and fostering a love of swimming in our youngest learners. You will be joining a large, collaborative team led by our Director of Sport and Head of Aquatics, alongside a Head of Prep PE, eight full-time PE teachers, athletic development specialists, a sports administrator and wider professional coaching partners from elite clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens, Middlesex CCC, and Watford Water Polo. What You'll Do:

• Lead engaging and progressive swimming lessons for boys aged 4-11.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate lessons in line with our Prep and Pre-Prep swimming curriculum.
• Support co-curricular swimming and water polo sessions before school, at lunchtime, and after school.
• Help organise and deliver internal and external galas and water polo fixtures.
• Contribute to a positive and safe learning environment, ensuring the wellbeing of every pupil.
• Track pupil progress and contribute to assessments and reporting.
• Assist with pool maintenance procedures and basic water testing.
• Collaborate with the Head of Aquatics and wider team to deliver exceptional aquatics provision.
What You'll Bring:
• A minimum of Swim England (SEQ) Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification.
• A genuine passion for working with children and promoting aquatic sport.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to teaching and pastoral care.
• Knowledge of water polo or a willingness to support its delivery is desirable but not essential.
In return, we offer:
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible. Haberdashers' Boys' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.


• A minimum of Swim England (SEQ) Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification.
• A genuine passion for working with children and promoting aquatic sport.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to teaching and pastoral care.
• Knowledge of water polo or a willingness to support its delivery is desirable but not essential.
  
  In return, we offer:
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible. Haberdashers' Boys' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.