We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Swimming Teacher to join our thriving Swim Programme.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality swimming lessons in our exceptional 25-metre, 6-lane indoor swimming pool, contributing to both curriculum and co-curricular provision.

New Hall operates a Swim Club accredited by Swim England East Region, offering a comprehensive and high-performance training environment. Fixtures take place after school, with participation in the Mid Essex League providing excellent competitive opportunities for swimmers of all ages.

Key responsibilities:

• to deliver swimming lessons in line with Swim England standards and the quality expectations of New Hall School
• to follow the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ programme and produce structured lesson plans based on the scheme
• to be able to teach all levels of the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ programme.
• to deliver high-quality, safe and engaging swimming lessons to a range of ability groups.
• to assist in the development and continuous improvement of the swimming teaching programme
• to complete end-of-term swimmer assessments in line with programme requirements
• to communicate effectively with the Swim School Coordinator and swimming staff regarding swimmer progress.
• to maintain accurate records of lessons and pupil attendance
• to monitor and report on swimmer progress.
• to contribute to the organisation and smooth running of the Swim Programme.
• to be responsible for the safety and welfare of all swimmers and helpers on the poolside.
• to understand and implement Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP).
• to ensure pool equipment is stored safely and report damaged equipment immediately.
• to maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional conduct at all times.
• to support the School’s competitive swimming programme where appropriate.
• to contribute positively to the ethos and co-curricular life of the School.

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to hold a Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or willingness to train
• to have strong awareness of health and safety in a pool environment
• to have good communication and customer service skills
• to have experience in a leisure, sports or school environment
• to have knowledge of pool plant operations or fitness suite supervision

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 27 February 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.