Swimming Instructor

Denstone College

Swimming Instructor

£38834

Denstone College, Denstone, Staffordshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c35085f277ec456b900c49f8d6898de0

Full Job Description

Swimming Instructor L1 or L2

0 hours contract, 46 weeks per year

From £12 to £18.67 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications

Salary is Competitive dependent on Level

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified level 1 or level 2 Swimming Instructor to join our friendly and supportive swim school team. You will join us at an exciting time as we look to develop the swim school provision. We will also consider Swimming Assistants that are looking to train and gain their Swimming Instructor level 1 or level 2 qualification through our onsite coaching program.

With small class sizes and friendly teachers, our swim school offers a structured way to learn how to swim. The swim school offers pre-school Duckling classes from age two and a half and the ASA National Plan from age five. Swim school lessons are currently available on Saturday, Sunday mornings and Wednesday, Friday after school at Denstone College pool.

Beginning Life as a school in 1873, Denstone College is a thriving, co-educational boarding and day school, situated close to Uttoxeter. It has its own preparatory school, which has recently moved onto the main campus, providing continuous education on the same site for pupils aged from 4-18. The school is part of the Woodard Corporation, and the Head is in membership of HMC.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Recognised Level 1 Swim Teacher Qualification or willing to work towards

  • Experience of teaching in and out of the water is desired

  • Duckling experience is desired

  • NPLQ is desired

  • National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches is desired

  • Experience of 1-1 lessons, with new starters who need more individual attention is desired

  • The ability to plan and deliver safe effective lessons

  • Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents

  • The ability to adapt lessons to all users


  • What we can offer you:

  • To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to educational excellence

  • Working in beautiful surroundings

  • Friendly and supportive environment

  • A commitment to professional development and career progression

  • Free parking

  • Free meal

  • Enrolment into a pension scheme

  • Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes

  • Uniforms provided if required

  • We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer


  • Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

    Please note, we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.

    For more information, please contact recruitment@denstonecollege.net

  • Recognised Level 1 Swim Teacher Qualification or willing to work towards

  • Experience of teaching in and out of the water is desired

  • Duckling experience is desired

  • NPLQ is desired

  • National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches is desired

  • Experience of 1-1 lessons, with new starters who need more individual attention is desired

  • The ability to plan and deliver safe effective lessons

  • Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents

  • The ability to adapt lessons to all users

    From £12 to £18.67 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications


  • Salary is Competitive dependent on Level

    This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified level 1 or level 2 Swimming Instructor to join our friendly and supportive swim school team. You will join us at an exciting time as we look to develop the swim school provision. We will also consider Swimming Assistants that are looking to train and gain their Swimming Instructor level 1 or level 2 qualification through our onsite coaching program.

    With small class sizes and friendly teachers, our swim school offers a structured way to learn how to swim. The swim school offers pre-school Duckling classes from age two and a half and the ASA National Plan from age five. Swim school lessons are currently available on Saturday, Sunday mornings and Wednesday, Friday after school at Denstone College pool.

    Beginning Life as a school in 1873, Denstone College is a thriving, co-educational boarding and day school, situated close to Uttoxeter. It has its own preparatory school, which has recently moved onto the main campus, providing continuous education on the same site for pupils aged from 4-18. The school is part of the Woodard Corporation, and the Head is in membership of HMC.,
  • To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to educational excellence

  • Working in beautiful surroundings

  • Friendly and supportive environment

  • A commitment to professional development and career progression

  • Free parking

  • Free meal

  • Enrolment into a pension scheme

  • Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes

  • Uniforms provided if required

  • We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer