Casual Lifeguard

The Perse Sports Centre is looking for a casual Lifeguard to join their team. This role will assist the Sports Centre team in the daily operations of the swimming pool complex, ensuring safety of users. The successful candidate will be vigilant and proactive, with a focus on excellent customer service. The Lifeguard will have a responsibility to uphold the safety, security and welfare of themselves, school pupils, external users and colleagues in accordance with procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

Please note, you must be over 18 to apply for this position.

Closing date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Commitment to Safeguarding

All staff must understand their responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. This will include:

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times, in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), or a Deputy DSL (DDSL), in line with school procedures.

Undergoing required safeguarding training and remaining up to date with safeguarding policy updates in line with the timescales required.

Exercising professional judgement when handling and sharing information and content, ensuring that no material compromises the safety, dignity or privacy of children or young people.