Special Needs Swimming Teacher

Vacancy Summary

Special Needs Swimming Teacher /Lifeguard
Supporting Learning in classrooms and other environments
Band 7, SCP 11 – 17, dependant on experience
Permanent position. Full time 35 hours per week

Vacancy Information

As a lead practitioner implement water skills and swimming sessions/ programmes with individuals/groups and classes.

This will include:

• detailed and specialist knowledge in the areas of swimming teaching/water skills
• assisting teachers in planning to meet their needs when in the pool and in the classroom, lunchtimes, hygiene, feeding etc 
• the management/preparation of resources for the pool /classes and ensure they are clean, tidy and ready for learning
• following policies and procedures to ensure that safety is your highest priority
• working alongside the curriculum and intervention teams to develop practice and outcomes
• providing support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning water skills and swimming (and when in the classroom/other learning environments) presented by their complex health and physical needs
• attending training for our school and specialist role and ensuring that it is kept up to date and relevant
• contributing to the Physical Development (PD) curriculum by teaching and assessing progress in water skills and swimming, in line with school policy and national accreditation
• reporting on the impact of the PE and sport grant as required
• leading swimming clubs for pupils and adults

Please contact katy.whitehead@coopacademies.co.uk for an application pack or further information.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 7th December 2020
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th December 2020
In line with COVID 19 regulations

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required
Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post