Casual Lifeguard

£13.87 per hour this includes holiday entitlement

Thank you for your interest in our Pool Lifeguard position at West Gate School.

West Gate School is an over-subscribed special setting for 4 – 19-year-olds. We cater for children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties, special needs, and disabilities.

We warmly welcome applications from motivated individuals to join our committed and enthusiastic team.

Supporting swimming and therapy sessions for a variety of group participants by acting as the Pool Lifeguard. Essential skills include holding a current and relevant lifesaving qualification, for example the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or similar.

The primary role is to carry out the duties of Lifeguard on the pool in accordance with the instructions contained in the school’s Normal Operating Procedures [NOP] and Emergency Action Plan [EAP]. This includes working under instruction during an emergency.

If you are dedicated and highly motivated individual who would like to contribute to our vibrant school and supporting our amazing pupils, we look forward to receiving your completed application form alongside a covering letter.

Hours: 25 hours per week, 09:15 to 15:00 and half hour for lunch (unpaid)

Closing Date: 10th of May 2024

Start Date: ASAP

West Gate School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Should you be successful you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you are interested in this casual/temporary position then please contact Baljit Sahota, PA to Senior Leadership Team.

If you have not had any contact from the school within a fortnight after the closing date please assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.