Swimming Teacher
Swimming Teacher
Casual; various hours available
Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026
Rate: £25 per hour
Haileybury is seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated Swimming Teachers to join the Haileybury Swim Academy, inspiring swimmers of all ages to build confidence, develop essential skills, and enjoy the water.
Role
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, engaging swimming lessons to students of all ages and abilities, with a focus on children aged 3–15. Working with small groups and following the Swim England Learn to Swim framework, you will create a safe and positive atmosphere where every student feels comfortable, motivated, and able to progress. You will ensure lessons run smoothly and on time, while also tracking each swimmer’s development using our poolside tablet and app.
We are seeking someone who holds an SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification and brings energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for teaching. You should enjoy working with young people, have a keen eye for detail, and be committed to delivering an outstanding experience for every swimmer.
The post-holder will be employed by Haileybury on a zero-hours contract. We are seeking a Swimming Teacher with good availability throughout the week, currently with a particular requirement to provide cover on Tuesdays (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm) and Fridays (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm).
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is an outstanding independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.
Haileybury has an exceptional reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.
Benefits offered include membership of the Operations staff pension scheme, lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall (subject to hours of work), and use of the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing Centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the job description and return it to hr@haileybury.com by 15 May 2026.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.