Job Description

Please note, CVs will NOT be accepted, to apply for the role please visit Job " Opportunities - King's School Macclesfield " then download and complete a King's School application form, then send to staffvacancies@kingsmac.co.uk '

The Role

We are looking to appoint a full-time Swimming Teacher to cover a Maternity Leave from Monday 5th January 2026 for approximately two terms until the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will be energetic and knowledgeable in the discipline of swimming, and they will take an active part in the running of our swimming programme in the Infant and Junior Division and Senior Division.


This Swimming Teacher will be an integral part in our wider sports team and will work under the direction of the Lead Swimming Teacher and the Director of Sport. The role involves teaching all ages and abilities from Reception age to Year 9 in developing swimming skills, improving techniques and increasing water confidence. The job will involve teaching swimming to pupils in groups and forms, training schedules for our various clubs before and after school and at weekends as part of our extra-curricular offer, as well as galas for those involved in competitive sport.

Salary and conditions

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday during term-time plus three additional weeks to be spread across the year. The full-time equivalent salary would be 31,092, the actual salary will be 26,907 based on the term-time only working pattern.

The School

All members of staff at King's are involved in pastoral care and all are expected to contribute to our rich programme of extra-curricular activities. There are numerous opportunities to take part in other aspects of school life and this may include contributing to the extra-curricular, Games or Extended Studies programmes. In determining contributions, the school is always keen to support the particular interests and talents of individuals.


The school has a strong commitment to professional development, and it is a condition of employment that all members of staff participate in any scheme of appraisal, review and professional development currently operating in the school.



For more information, including person specification, please view the attached recruitment pack.


CVs will NOT be accepted for this role, to apply for the role please visit Job " Opportunities - King's School Macclesfield " then download and complete a King's School application form, then send to staffvacancies@kingsmac.co.uk '