Swim Teacher Job Chelmsford England UK,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Job . ECC0-665S Position Type:
Coaching/Instructors Pay Range: £3,768.00 Annually (Actual)

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 09/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews:
As soon as possible

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Swim Teacher (Saturday) to join its thriving Swim Programme, delivering high-quality swimming instruction to students of all ages and abilities. Reporting to the Head of Swimming, the successful candidate will contribute to a well-established programme that offers opportunities for swimmers to learn, develop and compete throughout the academic year, supported by excellent facilities including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and a dedicated team of experienced swimming professionals.

Key responsibilities:

to deliver swimming lessons in line with Swim England standards and the quality expectations of New Hall School
to assist in the development and delivery of the swimming teaching programme
to teach all levels of the Swim England Learn to Swim programme
to complete end-of-term swimming assessments and monitor pupil progress
to communicate effectively with the Head of Swimming and colleagues regarding swimmer development and achievement
to maintain accurate records of lessons and pupil attendance
to foster positive working relationships based on care, trust and respect
to ensure the safety and welfare of all swimmers and helpers on the poolside
to ensure swimming equipment is stored safely and to report damaged equipment promptly
to comply with Health & Safety, Medical and First Aid policies and procedures

The successful candidate will be expected:

to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
to hold a Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (or above)
to have previous experience of working in a School or similar educational environment
to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
to demonstrate the ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, parents and staff
to have a clear understanding of the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students
to demonstrate a calm, approachable, and empathetic manner when working with young people

What New Hall offers:

Lunch without charge in term time
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street.

The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports:
London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any…