About Stamford School
Stamford School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value.
Job Description
Stamford School has an exciting opportunity for Swimming Instructors to join the school's popular and successful Swim School held at the main Sports Centre. We are looking to employ passionate and highly motivated Level 2 Swimming Instructors to help deliver the highest standard of swimming instruction.
Key responsibilities
* Make sure the swimming lessons operate within the Stamford School Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan and in line with the risk assessment controls.
* Ensure the swimming lessons start and finish at the correct time.
* Adhere to the standards set by the Swim School Principal. This involves ensuring students are in the correct class to match their standard.
* Assist staff in identifying an individual’s needs and ensure these needs are met, providing additional support as required.
* Oversee the smooth transfer of a pupil from one class to another.
* Communicate regularly with all teaching staff to ensure the smooth running of the Swim School.
* Make sure you are following the ‘learn to swim framework’ and assist in issuing certificates when necessary.
* Identify and encourage gifted pupils to progress further into higher levels and follow the pathway from lessons to the aquatic skills where necessary.
* Attend mandatory staff training sessions and to keep to the required number of training hours set in the NOP to ensure any NPLQ training hours are maintained. CPD’s must be kept up to date and maintained.
Closing date for applications is the 3rd October 2025. Interviews to be held shortly after.
Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section on our website.
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Education and Training
Industries
* Education Administration Programs and Primary and Secondary Education
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