Trafford Leisure
School Swimming Teacher
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Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Rate: £16.85 per hour
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Location: move Urmston
Hours
Block 1:
7th September 2026 to February 2027
- Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm
Block 2: February 2027 to 19th July 2027
- Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm
Please outline in your application which block(s) and hours you are available to work
We’re looking for a qualified Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher to join our aquatics team at move Urmston, delivering school swimming lessons to local primary school pupils.
As part of a supportive and experienced team, you’ll help children develop water confidence, improve their swimming ability and gain essential water safety skills. You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging lessons that support pupils to achieve National Curriculum swimming outcomes in a safe, positive and inclusive environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher looking for daytime teaching hours during the school week, with the potential to pick up additional teaching hours across Trafford Leisure as opportunities arise.
Why Join Us?
Join a well-established aquatics team where you’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community.
Alongside competitive pay, we offer a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.
Benefits
- A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
- Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
- Recommend a Friend Scheme, up to £500 reward
- Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
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About Trafford Leisure
Trafford Leisure is a community-focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council.
Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.
As a social enterprise, we exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. We reinvest in our facilities, people and programmes, helping to create positive opportunities that improve health, reduce inequalities and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford.
We’re proud of the part we play in helping people lead active lives, and we’re equally proud of the people who work for us.
The Role
As a Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher, you’ll deliver safe, engaging and inclusive school swimming lessons, helping pupils develop confidence in the water, improve their swimming ability and build essential water safety skills.
You’ll create positive learning experiences that encourage participation and progression while helping pupils achieve their individual learning outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering structured school swimming lessons for primary-aged children
- Supporting pupils to develop swimming ability, confidence and water safety awareness
- Assessing pupil progress and adapting lessons to meet the needs of different abilities
- Promoting water safety and positive behaviours in and around the pool
- Working collaboratively with school staff, pool staff and colleagues
- Maintaining a safe, inclusive and enjoyable learning environment
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What We’re Looking For
- Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification
- A passion for helping children learn and succeed
- A positive, reliable and enthusiastic approach
- Confidence in leading lessons independently
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about teaching swimming and helping children develop a skill for life, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete our application form. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or experience any difficulties applying, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies and any CV received will be treated as a gift.
Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer and recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation.
We particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process for all candidates.
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