Swimming Teacher

R E I G A T E S T M A R Y ’ S

P R E P A R A T O R Y A N D C H O I R S C H O O L

JOB TITLE: SWIMMING TEACHER

REIGATE ST MARY’S

PREPARATORY AND CHOIR SCHOOL

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Role commences: September 2026

R E I G A T E S T M A R Y ’ S

P R E P A R A T O R Y A N D C H O I R S C H O O L

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School (RSM) was

founded in 1950 to provide an education for choir boys who

sang at St Mary’s Church in Reigate. Choirmaster, Godfrey

Searle, bequeathed his house, Sunnyside, for the establishment

of the school along with a trust fund to ensure the

continuation of the choral legacy.

Today, RSM is a modern, forward thinking coeducational junior

school and Godfrey Searle’s Sunnyside house forms part of a

wonderful 15 acre school site with modern buildings, playing

fields, playgrounds, nature areas, dens and a Forest School. It is

located in the heart of Reigate, a historic market town in the

east of Surrey at the foothills of the North Downs, an area of

outstanding natural beauty.

RSM is part of the Independent Association of Preparatory

Schools (IAPS) and, in 2003, became a junior school of Reigate

Grammar School (RGS), a multi award winning coeducational

senior school, named Tatler School of the Year 2020\. RGS is

located just a few minutes’ walk away and this close proximity

allows RSM to make use of their many facilities and resources.

Approximately 80 percent of children transfer to RGS at 11

years old, and the remaining leavers join other top senior

schools in the locality.

RSM has approximately 360 boys and girls ranging from 2 ½ to

11 years old. The school provides an inspirational and exciting

education preparing children for happy and fulfilled lives.

Academic outcomes are excellent and this is achieved within a

warm and caring environment by developing close relationships

with children and their families. RSM children know they are

truly valued and this gives them the confidence to take

challenges, learn from mistakes and ultimately reach their full

potential. RSM was shortlisted for Independent Preparatory

School of the Year 2020 in recognition of this.

The school takes a growth mind\-set approach to education

and the curriculum reflects the importance of a breadth of

study in preparing children for exciting future careers.

Education for Social Responsibility (ESR) is at the heart of this

and Headmaster, Nick Oakden, leads ESR for IAPS schools

nationwide. The aim is to produce confident, resilient and

creative young people who care deeply about a sustainable and

equitable future for everyone. Sustainability issues are

prioritised and RSM is an Eco School with Green Flag status.

There is significant and ongoing investment in technology

throughout the school and IT is embedded in all teaching.

Classrooms are exciting and inspiring places where children

use technology to explore. There is an impressive IT lab and

Mac suite and the school’s Lego robotics team has been

worldwide finalists in Lego robotics competitions many times.

Children play a variety of sports and the school site has four

football pitches, a hockey pitch, two multipurpose courts, an

artificial cricket strip and a 200 metre running track. The

school also has use of RGS’s impressive sports grounds at

Hartswood. A strong extracurricular programme, with over 50

clubs on offer each week, provides extra sporting

opportunities as well as a broad range of other popular clubs

such as dance, chess, martial arts and craft. An emphasis on

outdoor learning means the children spend as much of the

timetable as possible learning outside in the grounds and

Lower School children enjoy regular Forest School sessions in

addition to this. Every child is a member of one of four well

established Houses and this gives them a sense of belonging

and peer support as well as providing plenty of opportunities

for friendly inter\-house competitions.

Music is an important part of life at RSM with a strong

peripatetic music programme and a range of choirs and

ensembles. There are many productions and performances

throughout the year and children regularly perform within the

community and at local festivals.

Successfully passed all areas in the 2026 Independent School

Inspectorate.

“PUPILS ARE CONFIDENT, CURIOUS LEARNERS WHO ARE

ENCOURAGED TO BE CREATIVE AND TAKE RISKS WITH THEIR

LEARNING”.

“EARLY YEARS CHILDREN RAPIDLY GAIN A BROAD

RANGE OF SKILLS AS THEY ENGAGE WHOLE \-

HEARTEDLY IN ACTIVITIES THAT COVER ALL AREAS OF

LEARNING.”

ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2023

REIGATE ST MARY’S

PREPARATORY AND CHOIR SCHOOL

R E I G A T E S T M A R Y ’ S

P R E P A R A T O R Y A N D C H O I R S C H O O L

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver high\-quality swimming lessons for

children aged 4–7 (Reception to Year 2\)

• Assess pupils’ swimming ability and monitor their

progress over time

• Adapt teaching to support a range of abilities and

confidence levels

• Develop children’s water confidence, stroke technique

and understanding of water safety

• Ensure all sessions are conducted in line with current

safety regulations, safeguarding procedures and

recommended pool ratios

• Maintain a safe, organised and hazard\-free pool

environment

• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure the

smooth running of sessions

• Be available to communicate with parents informally,

where appropriate, regarding pupil progress
PERSON SPECIFICATION

• We are looking for someone who:


• Is patient, nurturing and confident when working with

young children

• Creates a positive, structured and encouraging learning

environment

• Has a strong understanding of progression in early

swimming skills

• Demonstrates excellent organisation and behaviour

management skills

• Communicates clearly and professionally with both

children and adults

QUALIFICATIONS \& REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification (e.g.

ASA/STA or equivalent)

• Current NRASTC (or equivalent lifesaving qualification)


• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. STA

or Swim England)

• Knowledge of current legislation, safeguarding

requirements and safe supervision ratios

• Willingness to engage with school policies and

procedures

WORKING PATTERN

• This is a zero\-hours contract; however, the usual working

hours are 12:30pm–3:00pm on Fridays during term time.

• Teaching sessions across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

R E I G A T E S T M A R Y ’ S

P R E P A R A T O R Y A N D C H O I R S C H O O L

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is a zero\-hours contract; however, the usual working

hours are 12:30pm–3:00pm on Fridays during term time.

• Non\-teaching staff at Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and

Choir School are remunerated according to Local

Government scales.

• Employees are entitled to join the School’s Defined

Contribution Pension Scheme.

• Lunch is provided free of charge during term time.


• All staff have access to the school swimming pool and

fitness room at designated times, free of charge.

• Successful applicants will be required to make an

enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring

Services and to complete an Online Pre\-Placement

Medical Questionnaire.

• All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a

‘Suitability to work with children: self\-declaration form’.

This form must be completed, signed and returned to HR

prior to the interview taking place.
SAFEGUARDING

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to

share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s

safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required

to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary

proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be

willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to

the post including checks with past employers and the

Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the

application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of

Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to

ask job applicants 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer

and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified

persons from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating

and sustaining an environment that values individuality and

difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils

by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe

in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age,

disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil

partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief,

sexual orientation or socio\-economic background. Candidates

will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills,

qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and

recruitment. We know that more diverse teams are stronger

teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff

and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are asked to complete the Support Staff Application

Form and Supplementary Form (which are also available on

our website) and send them with a supporting statement

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