Swimming Teacher

• Ipswich School
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
• Salary: 22.00 - 25.00 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Contract: Casual Contract. Required as and when needed*

• Reference: 8716

• maintain a safe inclusive and positive learning environment
• communicate effectively with swimmers parents colleagues and management - monitor and enforce pool rules to ensure safety
• follow Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and implement Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when required
• report all maintenance or safety concerns promptly to the General Manager
• engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance professional standards.

This list is not exhaustive and duties may be changed or added to as determined from time to time.

Person specification:

• proven experience delivering swimming instruction
• ability to motivate and inspire swimmers of all ages
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• qualifications (Essential): Swim England Level 2 or STA Award in Teaching Swimming - NPLQ NRASTC or equivalent recognised water safety qualification
• passionate about swimming and water safety
• friendly approachable and energetic
• responsible and safety-focused
• punctual and wellorganised.

Hours of work pay and benefits:

• youll be part of a supportive professional team delivering a high-quality swimming programme for the public in a well-equipped facility with opportunities for professional growth and development. Whether teaching beginners or advanced swimmers your work will have a lasting impact on participants confidence and enjoyment in the water
• this is a casual part-term position there are no set hours of working. You will be asked to sign a Casual Worker Agreement
• your working hours will be determined for each separate assignment/period of work offered to you
• an assignment period usually lasts for one academic term but can be shorter or longer in duration to meet the schools requirements
• this role will be classified as a Support Staff position in the school
• the hourly rate for this post will be 22-25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• hours worked should be recorded on a timesheet authorised by the General Manager or Director of Sport and submitted to the HR Office by the 16th of each month for payment at the end of the month
• Statutory holiday pay is calculated and paid termly (currently in April August and December)
• salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month and hourly rates of pay are reviewed annually in April or September
• In line with workplace pension legislation you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme after 3 months service and you will receive 3x death in service life cover if you join the scheme
• Free lunch is provided in the Dining Hall during term time when you are on duty and staff are able to use the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).

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Please note

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.

Ipswich Schools employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out his/her duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he/she must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Senior Deputy Head Pastoral for Senior School pupils the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and the Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery).

Ipswich Schools employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.

Applicants are advised that in the interests of the health and safety of all its pupils and employees Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy and employees are expected to comply with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.