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Lifeguard/Pool Supervisor

School
West Gate School
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£26,421-£28,770 (FTE)
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
13th May 2024 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1416201
Job Reference
PERMLG042024
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1416201

School & Community Hydrotherapy Pool Supervisor (with TA duties)

Salary £21,056.21 to £22,928.24 (pro rata)

Leading and managing the day-to-day running and organisation of the pool. Line managing the other lifeguard and working closely with the school teaching staff, community hirers and other professionals to support swimming and therapy sessions, ensuring that all health and safety legislations and codes of practice are always adhered to.

Undertaking individual pupil risk assessments following the agreed school format.

Writing lesson plans for teachers or TAs to run in session times. This could be following a swimming scheme or individually written for specific SEN pupils’ needs.

Designing, organising, and running SEN swims during school closure times to allow vulnerable and disabled hirers access to a community hydrotherapy pool.

Essential skills include holding a current and relevant lifesaving qualification, for example the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Level 2 (NPLQ L2) or similar.

Maintaining the pool area to a high standard, upkeeping records, and contributing to the induction of new staff and whole school training

The primary role is to carry out the duties of Lifeguard on the pool in accordance with the instructions contained in the school’s Normal Operating Procedures [NOP] and Emergency Action Plan [EAP] which you will assist in formulating. This includes working under instruction during an emergency.

Other duties include acting as a level 2 Teaching Assistant when the pool cannot be used or as required by the needs of the school, you will also be required to undertake the relevant training and CPD to ensure that your NPLQ remains valid. Providing support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

If you are a dedicated and highly motivated individual who would like to contribute to our vibrant school and supporting our amazing pupils. Please provide a letter to Kat Purves, Deputy Headteacher on how you would meet the requirements of the Job description and the implementation of the pool program as a Pool Supervisor.

Hours: - 32.5 hours per week and 41 weeks per year (38 weeks + training + additional 2 weeks for holiday clubs)

Closing Date: 13th May 2024

Start Date: ASAP

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Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
West Gate School

West Gate School

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