Swimming teacher for the swim school

Swimming Teacher
Yateley Manor School

Hours of Work: 2 Hours per week (Friday 4.30pm – 6.30pm)
Contract: Permanent / Part Time
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Location: Yateley Manor School, Yateley, Hampshire

Yateley Manor School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, committed and well-qualified Swimming Teacher to join our thriving swimming team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified swimming teacher to deliver two hours of swimming instruction per week within our established school swimming programme.

The successful candidate will join a passionate and experienced team and play a key role in developing pupils' confidence, technique and enjoyment of swimming. Previous swimming teaching experience is essential, and applicants should be confident teaching swimmers of varying ages and abilities.

Yateley Manor is a leading co-educational independent school in the town of Yateley, North Hampshire. The School continues to thrive as an independent all-through school for children aged 2 to 16, having recently expanded its provision to become a full 2 to 16 school. The school's reputation for academic excellence and its relentless focus on building confidence for the future is well established. As a non-selective school and member of IAPS, Yateley Manor offers small class sizes, high-quality teaching and outstanding facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, climbing wall, woodland learning area and extensive playing fields.

Rooted in strong relationships, a love of learning and high-quality teaching, Yateley Manor provides a welcoming and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. Sport plays a significant role in school life, with pupils participating in a wide range of activities, fixtures and competitions throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who

• Holds a recognised swimming teaching qualification.
• Has previous swimming teaching experience (essential).
• Is confident teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can motivate, engage and inspire learners to achieve their potential.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and professional conduct within an educational environment.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is reliable, organised and enthusiastic.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons to pupils of varying ages and abilities.
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress against agreed learning objectives and amend targets where appropriate.
• Provide accurate and constructive verbal and written feedback to pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment within all swimming sessions.
• Use school systems and procedures to positively reinforce behaviour and manage challenges appropriately.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils that engage, motivate and support achievement.
• Support pupils' personal development, wellbeing and confidence through swimming and physical activity.
• Contribute to effective communication with parents regarding pupil progress and achievements.
• Ensure all lessons are delivered in accordance with School policies, Swim England guidance and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times.

To apply, please complete an application form at

• https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001426
• For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Danni Joyce at danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
• Please apply as soon as possible.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and will interview suitable candidates as applications are received.

Yateley Manor School complies fully with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school's Child Protection Policy.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.