Senior PE Technician
This is job share so you will work 2 days per week (days to be agreed) | Term time plus 2 days INSET
NJC Support Staff Grade 6, SCP 11–19 (£28,142 - £32,061 FTE) (actual salary £10,091 - £11,496)
Are you organised, practical and ready to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning within a busy PE department? We are looking for a Senior PE Technician to provide high-quality technical support to the PE department and curriculum.
This is a varied, hands-on role supporting teachers and students through the preparation and maintenance of resources, equipment and facilities. You will help ensure that lessons and activities are well resourced, safe and effectively supported, while also contributing to extra-curricular activities and sports competitions.
A day in your role could see you:
- Preparing resources and equipment for lessons, ensuring they meet health and safety standards and the needs of the classes involved.
- Supporting teachers and students with technical requirements, including maintaining facilities, equipment, consumable stock and records.
- Assisting with and leading extra-curricular activities, including sports competitions.
- Assisting teachers with demonstrations where appropriate.
- Coordinating the planning, development and/or organisation of equipment and procedures within the specialist subject area.
- Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed in relation to equipment and materials used by staff and students.
- Maintaining an up-to-date first aid qualification and attending/supporting first aid calls across school.
What we're looking for:
You will have GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4 in maths and English, together with the ability to prepare resources and equipment safely, provide effective technical support and contribute to the organisation of equipment and procedures within the PE curriculum.
You will be able to work flexibly in response to the operational needs of the school.
Experience of working in a secondary school setting and experience of the secondary PE curriculum would be helpful, although these are not essential.
If you are ready to provide practical, reliable support that helps the PE department deliver effective teaching, learning and extra-curricular opportunities, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 8am
Interview: w/c 9th November
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Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.
All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.
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