Gym and Fitness Instructor
Are you a level 2 qualified Gym and Fitness Instructor looking for a new role?
We are seeking a well-qualified inspirational Gym and Fitness Instructor to help facilitate the school’s delivery of enrichment, games and PE sessions for pupils and wellbeing sessions for staff. This is a fixed term role until 31 August 2026.
Key requirements of the role include:
* Work with the Director of Sport to ensure that pupils can use the Fitness suite during allocated Games sessions, Enrichment sessions and PE lessons as required by the curriculum;
* Help young people identify personal goals and develop personalised fitness programmes tailored to support and motivate them;
* Offer fitness sessions in the gym for staff, as part of the staff Wellbeing programme;
* Undertake induction for pupils and staff using the equipment as needed;
* Demonstrate use of the equipment and devise appropriate activities for groups of pupils and staff in consultation with the Director of Sport or other Sport Staff;
* Record and monitor daily safety checks of the gym equipment.
Hours will be based on after-school sessions and some timetabled elements. The information below is for illustration and may change depending on the timetable:
* Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00 (3 hours)
* Wednesday 15.45 - 16.45 (1 hour)
* Thursday 13:00 - 17:00 (4 hours)
Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification is essential, as is experience of instructing in a fitness suite.
The successful candidate will be experienced, conscientious and professional in all aspects of this position. Being trustworthy and reliable is of utmost importance.
About the School:
Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our reference: SE4000
Vacancy: Gym and Fitness Instructor
Location: Northampton
Salary: £27,171 - £30,720 (Full Time Equivalent), £4895- £5535 (Actual)
Hours: 8 per week (with flexibility)
Required from: ASAP (after all relevant pre employment checks complete)
Contract: FIXED TERM TO 31 AUGUST 2026, term time only
National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School