Location
London

Hours
Permanent, Full Time, 29.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary
£17,662.23 - £18,825.49 per annum plus well-being cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Swimming Instructor to join the team at Lift Columbus, 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.

Lift 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.

Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with a clear mission to provide an excellent education to every child in every classroom, every day. We empower our teams to do their best work, supported by outstanding leadership, and value the exceptional efforts of everyone in our organisation.

We offer comprehensive training, generous benefits including pension and healthcare, and lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Experience
Holds a Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming. Experience working in a swimming pool environment. Ideally has experience working with children or young people with additional needs.

About you
Calm, patient, and able to adapt instruction to meet a wide range of abilities. Confident working collaboratively with class staff and therapy teams.

Qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming is required.

Additional Information
Lift Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.