Swimming Instructor
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.95 to £17.42 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Our salaries are based on level of qualification and experience |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shrewsbury School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Permanent, part time, 17 hours per week
Shrewsbury School Swimming Academy strives to deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to children aged 4 upwards, through the Swim England teaching plan.
Following the ever-growing success of the Swimming Academy we are looking to appoint a Swimming Instructor who can deliver high standards of teaching.
We would like to hear from you if you:
• Can deliver high standards of swimming teaching and realise every individual’s true swimming potential.
• Hold a current Swim England teaching qualification at level 1 or above.
• Are self-motivated, sympathetic and have an encouraging personality with the ability to make learning fun.
• Work well in a team, as well as on your own initiative.
If you are passionate about swimming and want to come and join our talented and professional team, providing high quality-swimming lessons within the guidelines of the Swim England teaching plan, we would like to hear from you.
This position is 17 hours per week, working Monday and Wednesday 4.00pm to 6.30pm, Tuesday 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Friday 4.00pm to 7.30pm and Saturday 9.00am to 1.30pm, during term time, plus 6 additional weeks during the school holidays.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions, training and development, life insurance, car parking, use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts) and access to a cycle to work scheme.
Our salaries are based on level of qualification and experience and range from £13.95 per hour for a Level 1 qualification to £17.42 per hour for a Level 2 qualification plus experience/continued CPD.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
A full application pack and job description can be obtained from our website: http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies
or email recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday 19 February 2026.
Interviews will be held at the school on Thursday 26 February 2026.
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shrewsbury School Swimming Academy strives to deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to children aged 4 upwards, through the Swim England teaching plan.
Following the ever-growing success of the Swimming Academy we are looking to appoint a Swimming Instructor who can deliver high standards of teaching.
We would like to hear from you if you:
• Can deliver high standards of swimming teaching and realise every individual’s true swimming potential.
• Hold a current Swim England teaching qualification at level 1 or above.
• Are self-motivated, sympathetic and have an encouraging personality with the ability to make learning fun.
• Work well in a team, as well as on your own initiative.
If you are passionate about swimming and want to come and join our talented and professional team, providing high quality-swimming lessons within the guidelines of the Swim England teaching plan, we would like to hear from you.
This position is 17 hours per week, working Monday and Wednesday 4.00pm to 6.30pm, Tuesday 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Friday 4.00pm to 7.30pm and Saturday 9.00am to 1.30pm, during term time, plus 6 additional weeks during the school holidays.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions, training and development, life insurance, car parking, use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts) and access to a cycle to work scheme.
Our salaries are based on level of qualification and experience and range from £13.95 per hour for a Level 1 qualification to £17.42 per hour for a Level 2 qualification plus experience/continued CPD.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
A full application pack and job description can be obtained from our website: http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies
or email recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday 19 February 2026.
Interviews will be held at the school on Thursday 26 February 2026.
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.