02nd May, 2025
St Peter’s School is one of New Zealand’s leading independent secondary schools, providing a first-class education for 1200 students, including co-educational boarding for 350 students from New Zealand and around the world. St Peter’s is more than a school, sitting on 250 acres, that includes an expansive demonstration dairy farm, equestrian centre, golf driving range, swim school and more, all providing an inspirational experience and transformative environment for the school and wider community.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Head Teacher – School Age to lead our learn to swim programmes. This in-water leadership role focuses on coaching school age swim instructors while upholding high standards of instruction, safety, and customer care.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and mentor a team of swim instructors, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery and professional development.
- Help to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans aligned with industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Deliver regular staff trainings and support instructor performances through regular assessments and feedback.
- Maintain professional standards, respond to parent enquiries poolside, and help foster a warm, inclusive community.
- Support swim instruction where needed, including occasional weekend shifts and holiday programmes.
- Help to champion our Swim School, identify growth opportunities for our programmes, and actively engage with the broader community.
What We’re Looking For: - Ideally a minimum of 3 years’ experience in swim instructing or a related field.
- Proven training capabilities and familiarity with swim teaching platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative, professional approach and a passion for aquatic education.
Qualifications:
- Current First Aid Certificate is preferable.
Working Conditions: - Term time: Monday–Friday afternoons plus three rostered Saturday mornings per term.
- Non-term time: School holiday programme hours Monday–Friday mornings.
- Additional hours may be required to support weekend programmes or events.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s leading swim schools in a meaningful and rewarding role within our learn to swim programme. If you're ready to make waves in aquatic education, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer a competitive salary, professional development and growth opportunities and other benefits. This is an important role for the school and is required to work on-campus Monday to Friday, including during term breaks. Position to commence as soon as possible.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. St Peter's, Cambridge is a child safe school.
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