Jobs
Swim Teacher
Salary
£27,274 (£14.14 p.h.) - £29,542 (£15.31 p.a.) pro rata
Expires
06/10/2026
Location
Durham, Durham
Job Type
Full Time
Durham County Council are looking for several enthusiastic Swim Teachers to join our team, across Durham County Council leisure centres.
Casual, daytime, evenings and weekends and contracts, daytime, evenings and weekends.
5.5 hours permanent post - Woodhouse close
3.5 hours permanent post - Newton Aycliffe
Casual hours - Louisa Centre
Casual hours - Chester le Street
Casual hours / Contracted Hours available. Contracted hours are negotiable - Freemans Quay
Casual hours - Newton Aycliffe
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Are you enthusiastic, passionate about swimming? Do you want to share your passion with others by helping people learn this essential fun life skill? Durham County Council teach over 4000 children to swim, we have amazing teachers that teach these children a life skill and we are looking to expand our team across the county.
We encourage you to contact for further information
Sarah Sang sarah.sang@durham.gov.uk - Woodhouse Close
Kevin Lindoe kevin.lindoe@durham.gov.uk - Louisa Centre
Raul Diaz – raul.diaz@durham.gov.uk - Chester Le Street
Peter Symm peter.symm@durham.gov.uk - Freemans Quay
Jess Webb jess.webb@durham.gov.uk - Newton Aycliffe
WHAT WILL I NEED?
- Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 Qualifications
- Must work towards and obtain the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard
Qualification or National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and
Coaches, and SEQ Level 1 & 2 within 6 months of employment
Most of all, you need to be passionate about helping people learn this vital and fun life skill.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children's Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.
PLEASE NOTE
As part of the interview process all candidates will be expected to successfully complete the Durham County Council Swimming Teacher Interview Pool Test designed to assess the practical capabilities of the candidate.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on - To be confirmed
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.
Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
Company: Durham County Council
Salary: £27,274 (£14.14 p.h.) - £29,542 (£15.31 p.a.) pro rata
Location: Durham, Durham
Sector: Education
Job Role: Teaching Assistant
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