Teacher of Swimming & Games

The Opportunity

Fixed Term, Maternity Cover - Full or Part Time

The Paragon School, Bath is seeking to appoint a temporary Teacher of Swimming and Games on a full or part time (0.8) basis to join our junior school from September 2026 to July 2027. 

The main purpose of this role is to teach and to promote the physical education, health, fitness of all pupils. The post holder will provide a stable, secure and supportive teaching environment. Responsible for the pastoral care of each pupil and the development of their social and sporting potential, maintaining and developing good relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents throughout the school. Will need to hold a recognised swimming teaching qualification; Swim England Level 2 or STA.

Benefits include, free onsite parking and free lunch!

The Paragon is an independent, co-educational day school based in a beautiful Georgian house a mile from the centre of Bath. Catering for more than 250 children aged three to 11, we offer a broad curriculum taught in small classes by teachers with a real passion for their subject. The school comprises Squirrels Pre-School, a Pre-Prep and Prep School. The Paragon is the junior school of Prior Park College and part of the Prior Park Schools family which also includes Prior Park School in Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This 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.

Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.

Closing and date 12:00 Friday 3 April 2026

Interview date Monday 27 April 2026