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.
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.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, creative Learning Facilitator able to lead on a variety of historical learning/creative activities with schools, families and community groups. This will include costumed facilitation, guided tours, mindfulness activities, educational workshops and craft sessions. It will also include setting up tables and materials for activities and clearing away. The post will also work as part of the Front of House team to cover gallery invigilation and maintain the public areas. On rare occasions you may be required to work in the museum shop and cover reception.
The role will be based at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, but you may be occasionally required to work at Ordsall Hall.
The successful candidate will have a good general education, 2 years experience in a customer focussed or commercial environment and experience of working with children in either formal or informal education. You will be IT literate and be able to keep accurate records. You will be an excellent communicator and team player with a genuine appreciation of museums, historic houses and heritage collections.
If you wish to be considered for this role, please complete the application form online or, if preferred, please submit an audio or video application to learningbookings@scll.co.uk and ensure you detail how you meet and demonstrate the skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the person specification.
If you apply via audio or video you must confirm you have right to work in the UK and ensure you –
Demonstrate your experience of delivering activities to educational groups
Demonstrate your experience of working in a customer facing role
Interviews will be held at Salford Museum and Art Gallery on Tuesday 21st April 2026.
£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.
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