We have an exciting opportunity for qualified Lifeguards to work various shifts at our School Pool between our opening hours of Bedales School Swim Club; Monday, Thursday and Friday 7:30pm to 9:30pm, Saturday 2:00pm to 4:00pm and Sunday from 11:00pm to 4:00pm. Non-Term Time various shifts available including day, evenings and weekends, to be agreed at interview.

There may also be the opportunity to provide support to a Teacher or Activity Coach during the schools extracurricular activities which take place during the school day.

Our school is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking, and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships - co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

The ideal candidate will have previous lifeguarding experience and be responsible for the safety of all pool users while on duty, keeping in line with the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards and for the security of the building. A primary responsibility of the role is to provide clean and safe facilities and ensure pool users feel welcome.

Duties

You will be responsible for:

• Swim Club Members
• Unlocking and securing the school pool after the Swim Club Sessions

This post is Regulated Activity.

Hours of Work

Monday, Thursday and Friday 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Saturday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Non-Term Time various shifts available including day, evenings and weekends.

There may also be the opportunity to provide support to a Teacher or Activity Coach during the schools extracurricular activities which take place during the school day.

Salary

Hourly rate: £ 11.44

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Funded Healthcare Cash Plan entitling you to claim for prescriptions, dental care and access to online and telephone medical services

Pension with Royal London

Salary Extras Benefits Platform entitling you to discounts and rewards on services, shopping, holidays and much more

Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, wellbeing services and more

Interviews:Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period. Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

Closing Date: 9:00am, Tuesday 4 June 2024

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post please visit the Recruitment Portal on the Bedales Website. Please read the Job Description and Terms & Conditions which includes full details regarding the post. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

Safeguarding Statement:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.