Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, friendly, reliable and enthusiastic qualified level 2 Swimming teacher to join our team. We offer small group lessons, and believe that keeping groups small benefits the swimmers. We have a great team with lots of opportunities to develop and progress.

Working Hours:

Saturday mornings from 8.30 am for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Term time only.

Requirements

Swim England or STA Level 2 swimming qualification
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches (NRASTC) qualification or lifesaving qualification
Confident with all aspects of teaching: nervous, additional needs, complete beginners and technique work
Responsibilities

Deliver/assist group lessons of children from preschool and Primary age
Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to
Committed, passionate, loyal and must have the ability to create a good rapport with parents / carers and children
Must be able to identify children's levels of ability and adapt activities and lessons as required
Run sessions effectively and efficiently, setting up and maintaining equipment and adhering to Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School safeguarding policy
Provide feedback on swimmers when required
The successful applicant will have

An understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary.
Confidence and an approachable nature and be at least 18 years of age.
We would expect the successful candidate to share our pride in the facilities and so the role would also include some light cleaning duties.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent

• Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning

• Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively

• Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community

• Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment

• Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice

• Personal and professional development for all members of staff

• Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe:

• That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be

• That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute

• In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment

• In working together and sharing best practice

• In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools

• In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.