Swimming Teacher (Southover CE Primary School)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Southover CE Primary School is a happy, vibrant school in the heart of Lewes.  We are proud of our lovely children, dedicated staff and inclusive ethos.

We are proud to have an outside 'learner' swimming pool for our children which will be open from 3^rd June until 21^st July 2025 9.00am - 3.15pm (approx.)

To give the children the best learning opportunities we are looking for a qualified swimming teacher to lead our children aged 4-11 in their lessons.  This would involve planning lessons and sharing plans with class teachers who would support you as you teach groups of children.

For a job description and application form please see our website www.southoverceprimary.co.uk or by contacting the school office (office@southover.e-sussex.sch.uk).

The closing date for applications is Monday 28^th April 2025. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 30^th April or Thursday 1^st May 2025

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
 Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.