Swimming Teacher

Westonbirt School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

GL8 8QG

Are you passionate about teaching swimming and looking to join a dedicated, small team of instructors at one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the Cotswolds? Our private swim academy is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Swim Teachers to join us in helpful children learn to swim, using the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.

We are looking to recruit to Swimming Teachers for our classes.

• Monday / 4pm – 7pm
• Thursday / 4pm – 7pm
• Saturday / 9am – 12:00pm

The successful candidate will need to have SEQ Level 2 Swim Teacher or STA equivalent

This role has the possibility of additional hours on Saturday mornings, Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and are zero hour contracts.

Salary: £20 – £25 per hour dependent on qualifications (including holiday pay)

Zero hours contract

• 5% employer pension when threshold met
• Means tested staff discount
• Complimentary lunch
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Personal accident at work cover
• Discretionary Christmas stand down

As a Swimming Teacher, you will be responsible for leading swimming lessons for children of various ages and abilities, following the Swim England Learn to Swim framework. You will work as part of a small, close-knit team of instructors to ensure that every child receives high-quality, engaging, and supportive lessons. You will help foster a love for swimming while ensuring a safe and fun environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured swimming lessons for children, following the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students, helping them progress at their own pace
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress and development.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the swim academy team to ensure consistency and excellence in teaching

• A qualified swim instructor with relevant certifications (Swim England Level 2 or ASA equivalent essential)
• Holding either a SEQ Level 2 Babies & Toddler Swimming Teacher or STA Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby & Pre School (desirable not essential)
• Passionate about teaching children and helping them develop their swimming skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and parents
• Be able to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Holding a valid NPLQ or NRASTC qualification is desirable, training can be provided once in post if not attained
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Other sports coaching qualifications are desirable Rookie Lifeguard Instructor is desirable, not essential.

Further details found in Candidate Pack, applications should be made via the Wishford Education Application Form, (which is a Word doc download) if you need assistance please email

If you are excited about the opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Applicants should complete the school’s application form and submit by email

Interviews will be held as applications are received.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Westonbirt School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

If you need assistance with applying, or adjustments for the application process or interviews, please contact