Lead Swimming Teacher

Lead Swimming Teacher – South Edinburgh Join One of Scotland’s Leading Learn to Swim Providers Stepping Stones is looking for enthusiastic, qualified swimming teachers to join our growing team across South Edinburgh. Whether you’re looking to supplement your current teaching hours or build a full-time career in swimming teaching, we offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability. ⸻ Hours Available * From 3 hours up to 30+ hours per week * Morning, daytime, evening and weekend opportunities * Teaching opportunities across South Edinburgh * Opportunities to increase your hours across our wider programme, including pre-school, group and private lesson delivery ⸻ What You’ll Teach Our programme offers a varied teaching role, including: * Learn to Swim group lessons * Pre-School swimming lessons * Private 1:1 and 1:2 tuition * Lesson cover and progression opportunities ⸻ Current Opportunities We’re currently recruiting across a range of teaching hours, including: * Morning pre-school lessons * School-time and daytime teaching * Weekday afternoons and evenings * Weekend lessons This opportunity is ideal for: * Parents returning to work * Swimming teachers looking to increase their teaching hours * Teachers seeking flexible employed work * Instructors looking to build towards full-time employment As our programme continues to grow, there are opportunities to expand your hours across additional venues and lesson types. ⸻ Why Join Stepping Stones? Unlike many swim schools, all of our teachers are employed members of staff. Benefits Include * PAYE employment * Paid annual leave * Pension contributions * Ongoing training and support * Genuine career progression opportunities * Structured lesson plans and teaching framework provided ⸻ Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for friendly, professional swimming teachers who enjoy working with children and are passionate about delivering outstanding lessons. You’ll be confident delivering engaging sessions, adapting your teaching style to individual swimmers and helping every child progress through our Learn to Swim programme. ⸻ Essential Qualifications * Recognised Swimming Teacher Qualification * Scottish Swimming (SSTQ) * STA * Swim England / ASA * UKCC Desirable * NRASTC * NPLQ * STA Safety Award