PE Technician

MyNewTerm; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College in Wroughton is seeking a proactive PE Technician to support the PE provision and classes. The role is 7.5 hours per week, term-time only over 38 weeks, with a permanent contract.

The candidate should be flexible, proactive and enjoy a challenge, with a relevant academic or vocational qualification, and ideally experience in a school setting. Join a supportive school community committed to student achievement, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Have an academic, technical or vocational qualification to GCSE / A Level / NVQ Level 2 level.
• Be flexible, proactive and innovative with excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy a challenge.
• Have experience working in a school environment, ideally.

Responsibilities

• Support PE provision and classes within the school.
• Encourage student participation in PE and provide support to the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE / A Level / NVQ Level 2

Job description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

Job Role: PE Technician

Hours: 7.5 hours a week. Term time only over 38 weeks.

Contract: Permanent

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College is a large secondary school based in Wroughton. Our students are proud of our school community and enjoy fast-paced and highly rewarding environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in most areas and OUTSTANDING in others—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a proactive and self-motivated PE Technician to join our team, supporting the PE provision and classes within our school.

If you are looking to continue your career in a school-based PE Support role, encouraging student participation in PE and providing support to the department, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey and be part of helping every student reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The PE Technician we would like to join us will:

Have an academic, technical or vocational qualification to GCSE / A Level / NVQ Level 2 level.

Be flexible, proactive and innovative with excellent communication skills.

Enjoy a challenge.

Have experience working in a school environment, ideally.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi‑Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.