PE Tech Apprentice: Build Skills & Impact

South Downs Education Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time for online course study

Friendly and supportive environment

Free well-being and medical cover

Free fitness suite access

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

South Downs Education Trust is seeking an Apprentice PE Technician at Worthing High School. The role will support PE staff and pupils, with responsibilities including equipment preparation, resource maintenance, and occasional lesson coverage.

The position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with some evenings and weekend open days possible. Initial training to Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard or equivalent is expected, with GCSE English

Qualifications

• Prepared to study Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard or equivalent
• GCSE in English and Maths (essential)
• Competent level of numeracy and literacy (essential)
• Experience of working in a school (desirable)
• Experience of working with young people (desirable)
• Basic Knowledge/skills in PE (essential)
• Computer literate (essential)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills essential
• Experience and knowledge of resources used in PE and school sport (desirable)
• Due to guidelines surrounding apprenticeships, we cannot usually accept applications from those with a degree or degree-level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to staff and pupils within PE, including preparation and maintenance of resources and equipment
• Occasionally cover a PE/PA lesson when staff are absent
• Assist with displays and administrative tasks
• Prepare PE equipment/resources/materials to staff requirements within strict timescales
• Monitor stock and supplies and maintain records
• Safely use PE equipment and report damages as appropriate
• Provide pupil support to access learning activities as directed by the teacher
• Provide cover for PE/PA staff when absent and ensure lesson objectives are met
• Assist with supervision of pupils during extracurricular activities and clubs
• Contribute to learning programmes aligned with the National Curriculum

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Numeracy

Literacy

PE knowledge

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

School experience

Experience with pupils

Level 4 Apprenticeship path

Education

Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Office IT skills

Job description

South Downs Education Trust is seeking an Apprentice PE Technician at Worthing High School. The role will support PE staff and pupils, with responsibilities including equipment preparation, resource maintenance, and occasional lesson coverage.

The position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with some evenings and weekend open days possible. Initial training to Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard or equivalent is expected, with GCSE English