Swimming Instructor - Maternity Cover

Contract Type: Temporary 35 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

Start Date: 01.01.2027

At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for an inspirational Swimming Instructor with a passion for SEND and a creative, innovative approach, to join us and make an impact on the learning of our students.

We are looking for candidates with the motivation and determination to ensure that students make progress and also to improve and boost their experience.

You will teach all children in weekly swimming lessons and individual lessons for children needing 1:1 support.

The Bridge School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 4 - 19 who have a wide range of communication, physical, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many of the pupils are on the Autistic Spectrum.

The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust.

Unity Schools Partnership support a network of special schools working together in Ipswich, Haverhill and surrounding areas. You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development is available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part time or as a job share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups.