At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach fun and engaging swimming lessons for all ages at our new swim school.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at George Watson’s College in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and access to the school's fitness club.
- Other info: Opportunities for additional hours during holidays and casual work available.
- Why this job: Make a splash by inspiring others to love swimming while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Must have at least 1 year of teaching experience and a passion for swimming.
The predicted salary is between 21.75 - 21.75 £ per hour.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and experienced Swimming Instructors to deliver lessons for our new swimming school programme at George Watson’s College. Instructors will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons over a 6-day period, delivering the Scottish Swimming learn to swim framework. There is also opportunity to teach Adult 1-1 lessons in the evenings and work additional hours delivering swim camps during the school holiday; this will be paid at a higher rate to include holiday pay.
Core hours will be 3.30pm - 6.30pm = 3 hrs per day - Monday to Friday. Saturday will be 08:45am to 13:15pm = 4.5 hrs. Working days available are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hours of work will be up to 19.5 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks plus professional learning days). The annual leave entitlement is seven weeks per year making a total of 44 weeks.
Applications will also be considered from those wishing to be employed on a casual basis. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Karen McArthur, Swim School Coordinator. Interviews (including a swimming test) will be scheduled for 30 and/or 31 July 2026.
To provide enjoyable, motivating and engaging swimming lessons for the new Galleon Swim School programme:
- To provide swimming lessons each day, over a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (3 hrs) and Saturdays (4.5 hrs) following an adapted Scottish Swimming learn to swim framework. Lessons will be run over the hours of 3.30pm to 6.30pm and Saturday 08:45am to 13:15pm.
- At least 1 years teaching experience in a swimming environment.
- Passion for swimming and teaching techniques to a high standard.
- Demonstrable previous experience of delivering Swimming lessons to SSTQ, UKCC level 2 standard or equivalent.
- Can create your own classes, whilst following The Galleon Swim School Programme.
- In the water teaching experience without the use of floatation devices.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements of a swimming environment.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, combined with the ability to remain calm under pressure and deal flexibly with changing priorities.
- Personal qualities include tact, diplomacy, friendly, helpful and a professional manner.
Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent, Term Time only
Rate of Pay: £15.21 - £21.75 per hour (rate of pay includes a market pay supplement) (rate offered to be confirmed depending upon experience and qualifications).
Automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club).
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George Watson’s College is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. As a Swimming Teacher, you will enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay rates, and generous annual leave, all while contributing to a supportive environment that fosters both student and instructor development. With opportunities for additional teaching hours and access to the Galleon Club, our fitness facility, you will find a rewarding and fulfilling career in a prestigious educational setting in Edinburgh.
