At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach swimming to children and help them progress in a fun environment.
- Company: Join one of Scotland’s leading private swim schools.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid holidays, pension, and career progression.
- Other info: Build lasting relationships with students and grow your teaching hours.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Essential swimming teaching qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Lead Swimming Teacher
Make Swimming Teaching Your Career
Join one of Scotland’s leading private swim schools with opportunities ranging from 3 hours to 30+ hours per week.
Why Join Stepping Stones?
- Employed PAYE position (not self-employed)
- Up to 30+ teaching hours per week
- Morning, daytime, evening and weekend hours
- Group lessons, Pre-School 1:1 private lessons
- Build a long-term career with genuine progression
- Paid holidays pension
- Lesson planning and programme provided
Current Opportunity (with options to expand)
Thursday Morning Teaching Block 9am - 12noon
Perfect for:
- Parents returning to work
- Teachers looking to increase daytime hours
- Instructors building towards full-time employment
Additional hours available immediately.
What You’ll Teach
- Pre-School Lessons
- Learn to Swim (3–11 years)
- Private 1:1 1:2 Lessons
- Summer Swim Schools
Hours Available
From 3 hours to 30+ hours per week.
Choose a schedule that suits you and build additional hours over time.
Qualifications
Essential
- SSTQ
- STA
- Swim England / ASA
- UKCC Swimming Teacher Qualification
Desirable
- NRASTC
- NPLQ
We’re Looking For Teachers Who Are
- Fun
- Professional
- Reliable
- Great with children
- Passionate about swimming
- Looking to develop a long-term career
Why Teachers Stay With Us
Our teachers build lasting relationships with the same swimmers each week, allowing them to genuinely see children progress through the programme. We believe in supporting our staff, recognising great teaching and providing opportunities to grow your hours and career.
Whether you’re looking for a few additional hours or want to make swimming teaching your full-time career, we’d love to hear from you.
Swimming Teacher - Musselburgh (Edinburgh) employer: Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones Swimming is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and engaging work environment for Lead Swimming Teachers in West Lothian. With fully employed positions that include holiday pay and ongoing management support, our teachers enjoy stable hours and opportunities for professional growth within a fun and dynamic team dedicated to nurturing young swimmers. Join us to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a role that values both personal and professional development.
