Swimming Teacher (Colindale Primary School)

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School Name:  Colindale Primary School
Position:  Swimming Teacher
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours:   2 days per week (Wed & Fri)
Salary: FTE £26,789 - £39,450 (UQT Pay Range depending on experience) Pro rata £10,715 - £15,780  
Location: Colindale Primary School, Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 6DT
Closing Date:19/11/2026

About the School

We are looking for a swimming teacher to deliver successful swimming lessons in our school pool, across our three form entry primary school.  Following the ASA or STA Learn to Swim Framework, you will be responsible for the delivery of lessons to pupils in Year 2 to 6. You will be required to deliver safe, consistent and fun lessons to groups of children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as train our school team for participation in the annual Borough Swimming Gala. Dedicated and energetic, you’ll be an ASA or STA qualified teacher level 2 with National Teaching Plan knowledge, as well as health & safety awareness. It is vital that you are friendly, patient, enthusiastic, and have the ability to motivate pupils and encourage them with praise

About the candidate

As a minimum you will need the ASA/STA Level 2 Award in Safety for Teachers and Current Rescue Test or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. STA Level 2 Certificate in Aquatic Teaching Special Needs would be an advantage or willingness to undertake training.                

What we offer

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our strong emphasis on professional development, shared leadership and innovation are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting children’s rights and our commitment to this has been recognised by UNICEF in their Rights Respecting School Award. Our Rainbow values are at the heart of who we are and create a positive environment in which both children and staff strive to be the very best they can be.