With small class sizes and friendly teachers, our swim school offers a structured way to learn how to swim. The swim school offers pre-school Duckling classes from age three and the ASA National Plan from age four. Swim school lessons are currently available on Saturday, Sunday mornings and Wednesday, Friday after school at Denstone College pool.

Beginning Life as a school in 1873, Denstone College is a thriving, co-educational boarding and day school, situated close to Uttoxeter. It has its own preparatory school, which has recently moved onto the main campus, providing continuous education on the same site for pupils aged from 4–18. The school is part of the Woodard Corporation, and the Head is in membership of HMC.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Recognised Level 1 or Level 2 Swim Teacher Qualification
• Experience of teaching in and out of the water is desired
• Duckling experience is desired
• NPLQ OR National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or willing to work towards
• Experience of 1-1 lessons, with new starters who need more individual attention is desired
• The ability to plan and deliver safe effective lessons
• Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents
• The ability to adapt lessons to all users

 What we can offer you: 

• To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to educational excellence
• Working in beautiful surroundings
• Friendly and supportive environment
• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• Free parking
• Free meal
• Enrolment into a pension scheme
• Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes
• Uniforms provided if required
• We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer 

Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. 

Please note, we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.

For more information, please contact recruitment@denstonecollege.net