We are committed to providing the best possible services for everyone and we recognise that to do this we need our most important asset – our employees.
Recruiting, retaining and developing the right people with the right skills at the right time is essential for us to help improve the quality of life of Salford residents. We can offer a fantastic opportunity to progress your career by joining a team of over 500 employees located across Salford in this successful and dynamic business.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment For posts involving work with, or having access to information about, vulnerable people you are required to have an Enhanced DBS therefore you should not apply to work with these groups if you know that you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
Salary
Grade 2, SCP 3 – £12.80, rising to £13.21 per hour
Grade 3, SCP 5 – £13.21, rising to £14.29 per hour
Salford Community Leisure (SCL) is committed to Building a Great Place to Work; with over 500 employees servicing more than 3 million customer visits at 40 venues across the city each year. We exist to ‘enhance the lives of people living in Salford through providing sport, leisure and cultural opportunities.
We pride ourselves on recruiting the right people with the right values into the right roles. We are looking for professional, respectful, knowledgeable, passionate and solution driven people to join our team as we strive to deliver excellence to our customers.
We have an exciting position available for a Swimming Teacher whose role is to form an integral part of the Swimming Teaching team working within leisure facilities in Salford. To assist in delivering an efficient and high-quality service in school and private swimming lessons.
To be always focused on customer care and health and safety and be a driving force behind increased numbers and attendances on the swimming programme.
Working hours:
Contracted (negotiable), plus unsociable allowance for hours contracted beyond 8pm. Night allowance for hours contracted beyond 10pm. Enhanced rate of pay for hours contracted at weekend.
We are looking for someone who:
Is currently qualified with a level 2 swimming teaching qualification
Has experience in delivering school and private swimming lessons
Has good communication skills & is passionate about delivering learn to swim
Can handle enquiries from customers effectively
Has good motivational skills
Has commitment to a high standard of customer care
Is able to work on own initiative
Is able to work as an efficient member of a team
Consistently demonstrates SCL’s behaviours
Note: As part of the interview process, all applicants will be assessed on the following:
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool
Climb out unaided without ladders/steps and where pool design permits
Note: Successful candidates who do not hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification will be required to obtain such within 6 months of appointment to the post. The duration of the course is 5 days, plus a 1-day assessment.
The content of the course will be a mixture of skills and theoretical knowledge in both a classroom and pool side setting.
If you wish to be considered for this role and join our team, please complete an Expression of Interest form.
Please note CVs will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £44.00. The payment deductions for any employees who need DBS checks will be taken in 2 payments of £22. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £44.00.
£22.75-£36.50 per hour (depending on role), rising to £28.00-£45.50 per hour after probation
Working hours
Variable
Location
Various
Start Date
Dependant on clearances
Deadline to apply
15th April 2026
Our Music & Performing Arts Salford (MAPAS) team are seeking an Early Years Music Tutor to deliver our Infant Orchestra programme on Saturdays, 9:30-11:15am, to Nursery – Year 2 children.
Our Infant Orchestra is the first step on a young musician’s journey. As part of each session members will: develop their sense of rhythm and pulse through use of our exciting percussion instruments, sing specially written songs perfectly tailored for young voices and perform as part of a group on a number of different musical instruments including; violin, trumpet and recorder. Led by specially trained members of our experienced tutor team, the Infant Orchestra is the perfect welcome into the MAPAS family for all young musicians.
There is potential for further tuition available, including our Early Years ‘Tune into Talking’ programme, dependent on instrument and availability.
As a self-employed tutor at MAPAS, you will have the opportunity to inspire students through a variety of teaching styles and settings, from individual / small group lessons, Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT), Curriculum and Ensemble leading.
Qualifications
Relevant musical teaching experience and/or Music Degree and Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and time management skills and a passion for music education
Commitment to reflective and inclusive teaching practices
Responsibilities
Design and deliver creative, engaging and inclusive lessons
Foster a supportive learning environment for all students
Inspire the next generation of young musicians
Benefits
Flexibility in teaching methodology, lesson planning and curriculum design
Support, advice and development opportunities available
A variety of teaching work offered including day/evening and project work
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. MAPAS places emphasis on equal opportunities, and all suitable applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
MAPAS are committed to safeguarding children and young people so successful applicants will be required to go through necessary checks and undergo regular safeguarding training.
Successful applicants will be engaged on a self-employed basis and are therefore responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements, hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate and Public liability Insurance and an ability to travel between schools and other venues is essential. Tutors will complete a probationary period during the first six months of working with us, after which, pay rates rise to the higher bracket.
Salford Community Leisure (SCL) is a dynamic, non-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the lives of the people in and around Salford through sports, leisure, culture, and well-being. We are passionate about nurturing inclusive and healthy communities, ensuring that every individual has access to the opportunities and services that support physical and mental health, creativity, and personal development.
Salford as a city is one of the fastest-growing local authority districts in England and Wales and is becoming more diverse. There are major ongoing health challenges and inequalities within the city and an ambitious set of strategies have been developed to tackle them. Physical exercise, creativity, learning and community development have been identified to change peoples lives for the better.
Vacancies:
Vacancy 1 – 9 hours per week
Vacancy 2 – 13 hours per week
Vacancy 3 – 15.75 hours per week
We are looking for someone who:
Has good communication skills
Can handle enquiries from customers effectively
Has good motivational skills
Has commitment to a high standard of customer care
Is able to work on own initiative
Is able to work as an efficient member of a team
Consistently demonstrates SCL’s behaviours
Note: As part of the interview process, all applicants will be assessed on the following:
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool
Climb out unaided without ladders/steps and where pool design permits
Note: Successful candidates who do not hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) must be available to attend an NPLQ course / assessment on the following 6 consecutive dates:
Tuesday 26th – 31st May 2026 – 8:30am – 5:30pm at Broughton Leisure Centre
The content of the course will be a mixture of skills and theoretical knowledge in both a classroom and pool side setting.
If you wish to discuss these vacancies with us, please get in touch with Michal Michalski – Assistant Sport & Leisure Manager, michal.michaski@scll.co.uk.
Shortlisting to take place on 27th April 2026.
Interviews & Water Assessments to take place on 30th April 2026.
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £49.50. The payment will be taken back over two payments directly from the first two months salary payments. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment £49.50.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
Please note CVs will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified.
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