SATURDAY SWIM SCHOOL COACH

SATURDAY SWIM SCHOOL COACH
Candidate Information

JOB DESCRIPTION

To carry out the functions of a swim teacher by designing, delivering and organising engaging and high-quality swimming
lessons. This role reports to the Swim School Supervisor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING & LEARNING

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES & QUALITIES

• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment

which is conducive to children’s learning.

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons.

• Enable pupils to develop positive attitudes to swimming.

• Promote high standards of behaviour and discipline among the pupils,

safeguarding their health and safety.

• Ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.

• Promote actively strong and positive relationships with parents and carers.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiastic, proactive individual possessing drive, energy and commitment,
with a presence which engenders confidence and respect from pupils and
colleagues.

• A strong team player, sharing knowledge and information with other members

of staff to promote good practice.

• Co-operative, helpful and accommodating with other team members and staff.

• Proven ability to engage a wide range of swimmers across different age groups.

•

Focuses on what needs to be delivered: understands what is required and
responds promptly.

• Commitment to the highest standards of care for all pupils.

• Consistently strives to maintain a high standard of work.

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils for whom you are responsible

and with whom you meet.

• Assist with setting up and packing away equipment before/after lessons.

KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and

• Has understanding and experience delivering the Swim England Learn to Swim

conduct.

Framework.

• Maintain positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils and supporting and
contributing to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding their students.

• Swim England / STA Level 2 Certificate.

• NRASTC or NPLQ qualification (desirable).

• Promote the good name and reputation of the school.

• Adhere to school policies and procedures.

• Experience teaching stages 8-10 or experience coaching (desirable).

WORKING AT
DULWICH PREP & SENIOR

Dulwich Prep & Senior is an inspiring and vibrant place to work. We have a large yet incredibly warm community of passionate teachers, inquisitive pupils, a hard-working
and friendly support team and ambitious parents. Together, we create a supportive environment that is committed to achieving excellence.

Working at DPS means being part of a team that cares about your continued professional development and journey. Whether you join us at the beginning, middle or end of
your career, you will be guided, supported and encouraged every step to achieve your goals.

REMUNERATION

• Hourly Rate : £27 per hour.

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay entitlements.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Wide range of professional development opportunities.

• Employee assistance programme.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Hours of work: 7.45am to 12.45pm each Saturday, for 30 weeks/year, during school term time.

• Relevant INSET & safeguarding training.

• Depending on the school’s requirements at any time, these hours are subject to the terms and conditions of a Contract of Employment and to amendment by the Head Master

from time to time.

• The first six months of this role will be a probationary period during which your suitability for the position will be assessed. The school reserves the right to extend

probationary periods if it believes such an extension is necessary.

APPLICATION &
APPOINTMENT

APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS
A completed Application Form and a Cover Letter explaining
your suitability for this role should be emailed to Tamsin
Hutson, Human Resources Manager. Please also read the
accompanying Application & Recruitment Process Explanatory
Note. We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the
recruitment process.

• Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026, 9.00am

• Start Date: Immediate, subject to satisfactory

vetting checks.

APPOINTMENT

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon
the following:

• The agreement of a mutually acceptable start date
and your entering into a contract incorporating the
school’s standard terms and conditions.

• Receipt of at least two references which are

satisfactory to the school.

• Verification of identity and qualifications, including

evidence of the right to work in the UK.

• A satisfactory enhanced criminal records check through
the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance of
the Children’s Barred List, and confirmation that you are
not disqualified from providing childcare.

• A check which confirms that you are not banned by

the regulating authority of the teaching profession in
each country in which you have worked as a teacher,
which confirms that you are not subject to any
sanctions or restrictions and that there are no
concerns over your suitability to work as a teacher.

• Verification of your medical fitness for the role.

• Satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

• Any further checks that the school deems necessary
if you have lived or worked outside of the UK, which
will include an overseas criminal records check or
certificate of good conduct and may include
professional references.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
& SAFEGUARDING

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Dulwich Prep & Senior is committed to the equal treatment of all current and
prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity,
religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from
individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive
work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their
unique perspectives and contributions.

Candidates will only be assessed against relevant criteria (i.e., skills,
qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. In
accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act, Dulwich Prep & Senior seeks
to treat those with disabilities as favourably as those without disabilities.
Accordingly, we will make reasonable arrangements, wherever practicable, to
avoid putting those with disabilities at a disadvantage.

SAFEGUARDING

Dulwich Prep & Senior is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s
and young people’s welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening
and training appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers,
online checks, and an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure
and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunity

employer and welcome applications

from individuals of all backgrounds.

We believe in fostering a diverse

and inclusive work environment

where all employees are valued and

respected for their unique

perspectives and contributions.

We are proud members of the

Schools Inclusion Alliance and the

Government’s Disability Confident

Scheme.