Trainee Baby And Pre-School Teacher

Puddle Ducks is one of the UK's leading national swim schools, teaching children how to swim in a fun, engaging and unique way. Puddle Ducks swimming teachers are at the heart of what we do - delivering individually tailored lessons to small groups and able to get the best out of every child. Our success is totally dependent on having the best teachers, where commitment, passion, loyalty and the ability to create a great rapport with parents, carers, babies and children are all essential. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our flourishing Puddle Ducks team, still have time with your family AND get paid while you train! Fantastic internal support network and in house training programme. Key Skills/Attributes: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A passion for children and for teaching. No previous Swimming Teaching experience is necessary as full training will be given. Clean Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (paid for and conducted by Puddle Ducks) Computer literate You need to be a reasonably competent swimmer (able to swim 25m and surface dive to the bottom of a 1.8m pool). Valid Driving Licence and use of own car is essential. Main Responsibilities: Teaching swimming classes for babies and children from birth to four years. 6 hours on Sunday at St Michael's Lodge in Langho plus the option of cover hours at any of our other pools Maintaining a safe and enjoyable experience for your customers Sharing a passion for everything to do with baby swimming Loving every second of what you do! Basic Training Basic qualifications will need to be achieved locally (with our help and support) including STA Baby & Preschool and STA Safety Award (STA SAT). Puddle Ducks in house training to take place as follows: Puddle Ducks Course Part 1 is via e-learning. Part 2 8th and 9th Nov, 8am tio 2.30pm at Birtenshaw School in Bolton (future dates also available) Further in pool training will take place locally with our experienced teaching team prior to full qualification. More details on application. Hourly teaching rate from £19 p/h on qualification, rising to £22 after 12 months. £12.25 p/h training rate. Cover rate +£3 6 weeks paid holidays