Swimming Teacher (Casual)

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: SC5 (£32,535 – £33,987)/(£17.33 per hour)
Work location: Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, 1 Philip Lane, London, N15 4JA
Hours per week: Casual (as and when)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday, 30th August 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/c 14th September 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

Haringey Council is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Swimming Teacher to join our Leisure Services team. In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality swimming lessons across a variety of aquatic programmes, including the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework (Stages 1-7), pre-school lessons, school swimming sessions, and specialist programmes. You will inspire learners of all ages and abilities, helping them build confidence, develop life-saving skills, and achieve their swimming goals in a safe and inclusive environment

About the team

You will become part of a dedicated and supportive swimming teaching team within Haringey’s Environment and Resident Experience Directorate. Based primarily at Park Road Leisure Centre and Lido and Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, the team works closely with schools, community groups, and Haringey Aquatics to provide a diverse swimming offer for local residents. Together, the team is committed to delivering outstanding customer service, promoting participation, and creating opportunities for children and adults from all backgrounds to enjoy the benefits of swimming

About you

You will hold a Level 2 Swim England Teaching Qualification (or equivalent) and have a strong understanding of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. Passionate about teaching and customer service, you will be confident working with children, adults, parents, and carers, providing constructive feedback and creating a positive learning environment. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding and health and safety, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet community demand. Additional aquatic qualifications, a valid NPLQ, or a National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches would be advantageous

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  

Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk