Swimming Pool and Swim School Manager

Overview

Salary: Grade 9 Point 28 – 30: £42,201 - £43,821 (inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement) per annum inclusive. Actual pro-rata salary: £37,493 - £38,933

Hours: 35 hours a week – term time only (39 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Required for: ASAP

Closing Date & Shortlisting: Monday 6th July 2026 at 12pm midday

Interviews: Friday 10th July 2026

Horsenden Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and customer-focused Swimming Pool and Swim School Manager to lead the operation and development of our on-site swimming pool and successful Seahorse Swim School.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, ambitious primary school and play a key role in delivering high-quality swimming provision for our pupils, partner schools and the wider community.

About the role

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of swimming pool operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and customer service. They will manage the Seahorse Swim School, oversee swimming staff, coordinate programmes and timetables, develop participation and income opportunities, and ensure a high-quality experience for all users of the facility.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of swimming pool or aquatic facility operations.
Has experience of leading, supervising or managing staff.
Has strong organisational, communication and customer service skills.
Is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety and safeguarding.
Can build positive relationships with children, families, schools and community users.
Can identify opportunities to develop and improve services.
Is proactive, solution-focused and able to work independently.

A swimming teacher qualification is essential. Pool Plant Operator and First Aid qualifications are welcomed but training and support will be provided for the successful candidate where required.

About us

Why Join Horsenden Primary School?

Horsenden is a vibrant, diverse three-form entry primary school located in Greenford, London Borough of Ealing with classes from Nursery to Year 6. We have fantastic facilities, including extensive outdoor learning spaces and a swimming pool, to provide a rich, engaging and nurturing environment where all children thrive and develop a love of learning from the very start.

What we offer

A supportive and experienced leadership team.
A unique opportunity to lead a well-established school swimming facility and swim school.
Access to high-quality professional development and leadership training.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
A competitive Inner London salary.
A warm and inclusive school community.

Location

Horsenden Primary School
Horsenden Lane North
Greenford
Ealing
UB6 0PB

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date & Shortlisting: Monday 6th July 2026 at 12pm midday

Interviews: Friday 10th July 2026

Download the application form, person specification and job description.
Complete the application form (including the supporting statement page by listing how you meet the criteria in the person specification for the role. This is used for shortlisting).
Email your application form to recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk by the closing date and time.

Please note: CVs will NOT be accepted.

Visits to the school

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email Mrs F Carver to make an appointment at recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk or call 020 8422 5985.

Safeguarding

Horsenden Primary is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Job reference: SWIMMGRJUL26