November 2022 – Uppingham Careers

Leisure and Swimming Teaching Assistants

If you have a genuine interest in swimming and lifeguarding and would like to grow and develop a career in the leisure industry, Uppingham School Sports Centre offers a world class environment and welcoming and supportive team.

Described by Lord Coe at its opening as ‘world class’, Uppingham School Sports Centre (USSC) is a dual use facility for both Uppingham School and the local community. Since 2010 we have been growing and increasing access to local residents, sports clubs and external schools. As we continue to increase participation, Leisure Assistants and Assistant Swimming Teachers will play a vital role in ensuring Sports Centre users can enjoy our facilities safely and learn valuable life saving skills.

USSC is managed and run on behalf of the School by Uppingham School Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, and employs c. 40 full- and part-time staff. The centre has a strong team ethos and each member shares a passions for fitness and delivering a first class experience. If you share these values, and have or are willing to work towards a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or teaching qualification we encourage you to explore our available opportunities.

Current sports centre vacancies


  • Class Instructor – Yoga

    Salary: £1,788.91 per annum | Contracted hours: 1 | Basis: Part time

    We have an exciting opportunity within our Sports Centre for a Class Instructor. Opened in September 2010, Uppingham School Sports Centre (‘USSC’) is a fully dual-use facility used by over…

  • Swim Instructor

    Salary: £19.89 per hour | Basis: Part time

    Uppingham School Sports Centre are seeking a vibrant and experienced addition to their dedicated Swim School staff on a permenant basis. If you're passionate about teaching swimming and feel you…

  • Leisure assistant

    Salary: £11.44 per hour | Basis: Part time

    Uppingham School Sports Centre seeks a Leisure Assistant with experience in customer service to join our team. This role offers an exciting chance to play a pivotal part in the…

  • Fitness Instructor

    Salary: £14,379 per annum | Contracted hours: 24 | Basis: Part time

    Uppingham School Sports Centre has an exciting part-time opportunity for a well-qualified Fitness Instructor. Opened in September 2010, Uppingham School Sports Centre (‘USSC’) is a fully dual-use facility used by…

Be a part of a cleaning team that takes real pride in what they do.

The school campus is integral to the town of Uppingham, uniting historic buildings and modern facilities to create a unique and beautiful environment. Amongst the 45 buildings within an estate stretching over 120 acres, are 15 boarding houses providing a home away from home for 800 pupils. The cleanliness of our buildings and the running of domestic duties such as meal service and laundry are maintained and carried out by a dedicated team of cleaners.

With the School operating a busy academic, non-curricular and events programme seven days a week across the year, we regularly have a range of part time and full time cleaning opportunities, including Team Leader and Management posts. For many of our roles there is flexibility on what we can offer, including term time working, and all staff enjoy an attractive benefits package.

If you are interested in a cleaning role that is more than just being a cleaner, a role where you will be a pivotal member of staff with scope to progress, we encourage you to explore our various opportunities.

Current cleaning vacancies

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