Job Description

Activity Instructor (SEN) - Swimming

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Salary: 24,767 per annum + benefits

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), residential homes, outreach health and family services. Our services are based on one site which really reinforces our fantastic sense of community.

As the Activity Instructor you can expect to...

Work as part of a team to provide fully inclusive and accessible physical activity opportunities for children, young people and adults with a wide variety of disabilities and complex needs

Work to ensure the full operations of a sports and physical activity department with a primary focus on aquatics

Safely operate the leisure facilities as part of a team and ensure the safety of all users

Deliver physical activity sessions to people of all ages with disabilities and health conditions

Actively promote healthy lifestyles to seashell trust students, residents, staff and users from the local community

Activity Instructor Qualifications and Experience

English & Maths GCSE Grade 4 or above (formally Grade C or above) or completion of functional skills English & Maths. Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification Fitness Instructor qualification or another Level 2 sports/ physical activity coaching/ instructing qualification would also be advantageous
Willingness to complete RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or National Swim Teacher Rescue qualification within the first 3 months of employment.

Experience of delivering physical activity to all ages and abilities. Experience of teaching to groups and 1:1 session. Knowledge of delivery requirements and practices for children, young people, and adults with varying and complex needs.
Experience of delivering physical activity to children, young people and adults with a disability and/or special needs (desirable but not essential).

Seashell Benefits

Access to private healthcare.

Free, on-site parking.

Ongoing access to training courses & professional development.

Cycle to work scheme (with loan).

On-site gym, swimming pool & fitness classes.

Employee assistance, wellbeing programmes & access to free counselling.

Physiotherapy support.

Company pension scheme.

Robust 2-week Induction.

Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service

About recruitment at Seashell...

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and com-mitted talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and

welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our

Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,767.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person