Class Lead and 1:1 Swimming Teacher: Stepping Stones

West Lothian

Pay scale: £15.00–£17.50 per hour

Stepping Stones Swimming is one of Scotland’s leading private learn-to-swim providers. We deliver high-quality, low-ratio swimming lessons for children and are looking for qualified swimming teachers to join our team in West Lothian.

Two opportunities are currently available:

Class Lead Swimming Teacher

Approximately 10 hours per week, delivering group swimming lessons across:

  • Monday

  • Wednesday

  • Friday

  • Saturday

Our Class Lead teachers deliver fun, safe and engaging group lessons for classes of up to six children. They support each swimmer’s development and progression through the Stepping Stones framework while creating a positive and welcoming environment.

1:1 Swimming Teacher

We are also recruiting a teacher for a specific 1:1 swimming tuition position in West Lothian.

The successful applicant will deliver personalised lessons tailored to the individual swimmer. They will work closely with the swimmer to build confidence, develop water skills and support progress towards agreed goals.

Applicants may apply for either opportunity or express an interest in combining the available hours.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a recognised National Governing Body swimming teaching qualification, including:

  • SSTQ

  • UKCC

  • STA

  • ASA

An NRASTC or NPLQ qualification would be desirable but is not essential.

Responsibilities include:

  • Delivering safe, enjoyable and engaging swimming lessons

  • Following the Stepping Stones weekly teaching framework

  • Adapting lessons to meet the needs of individual swimmers

  • Monitoring and supporting swimmer progression

  • Assessing swimmers and providing feedback when required

  • Communicating effectively with families, colleagues and the Stepping Stones office

  • Committing consistently to the agreed weekly lessons

These are employed positions with Stepping Stones Swimming. Benefits include an allocated holiday allowance, payroll managed directly by Stepping Stones and no requirement to complete self-assessment for this employment.

We are looking for teachers who are fun, friendly, dependable and confident working with children. Applicants should be able to recognise the needs of each swimmer and adapt their approach accordingly.

Further information and applications

Date published: 7 September 2026
Date updated: 7 September 2026

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