Swimming Teacher

£17,662.23 - £18,825.49 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time

29.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Immediate Start

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Swimming Instructor to join the team at Columbus School and College, a highly regarded special school supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and autism spectrum conditions (ASC).

Working closely with class teachers, you will play a key role in delivering hydrotherapy and swimming programmes that support learners' physical, social and emotional development. You will lead sessions in our onsite pool, set appropriate swimming and therapeutic goals, and ensure the highest standards of health and safety.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming
• Has experience working in a swimming pool environment
• Has ideally worked with children or young people with additional needs
• Is calm, patient, and able to adapt instruction to meet a wide range of abilities
• Is confident working collaboratively with class staff and therapy teams

In Columbus School and College

Columbus is an all-through special school based in Chelmsford, Essex, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with PMLD, SLD, and ASC. Split across two purpose-built sites, our school provides a highly personalised and nurturing learning environment where every learner is supported to thrive. We pride ourselves on delivering a rich and meaningful curriculum, developed in partnership with families and therapy teams, and designed to prepare our young people for happy, healthy, and independent futures.

Closing date : 24th August 2025

Interviews Wc 25th August 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.