School Games Organiser

Salary:   NJC Salary Scale – Grade 5 – Scale Points 15-22.    

Full Time Equivalent Salary £23,953 - £27,514  Salary will be pro-rated based on the number of hours and weeks worked per year i.e., £12,141 - £13,946 

Hours: 22 hours per week – Term Time Only (flexible across days and times) 

Contract:       Temporary 12 month contract with potential to be extended

Based at the National Church of England Academy 

Our academy ethos, ‘Life in all its fullness’, underlines our commitment to the education of the whole of the child, with the development of our students’ character and cultural capital as important as their academic progress. Committed to the wellbeing of our students and staff alike, we pride ourselves on our duty of care to both.

The National Church of England Academy are seeking to appoint a School Games Organiser.  Do you have experience of working in a sports environment with a degree or equivalent in Physical Education or Sports Development? If the answer is yes, then this may be the role for you.

There are more than 450 SGOs who work across the country to support schools in their local area. SGOs have several key roles: to coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club opportunities for all young people.

The School Games, which is funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, involves funded School Games Organisers (SGOs) at a local level and School Games County Alliances at a county level working alongside The School Games to create an annual calendar of competition.

You will be based at the National Church of England Academy and work collaboratively with local primary and secondary schools providing opportunities for our young people to participate in sporting events and competitions.  In addition, you will provide leadership and management for the local school sport partnership, working on cultivating strong links with local partners, schools and sports clubs.

With experience in an education or sports environment, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of the School Games programme and will have excellent organisational skills arranging events and competitions – intra and inter.

Leading by example, to create a team of sports leaders from the National Church of England Academy, you will provide leadership opportunities for the young volunteers, including training and development to widen their experiences in the coordination of sporting events.

If this sounds like a role that suits you, then please refer to the person specification and job description for more detailed information on the position available.

If appointed, the applicant will benefit from the following:

• Full support and induction;

• Excellent CPD opportunities;

• Leadership openings if appropriate;

• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students;

• Strong leadership at senior and middle levels;

• A well-being package with the academy signed up to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter;

• Networking opportunities and collaboration across the MITRE trust.

For information about how to apply for this role, please read our ‘Guidance notes for applicants’. For further information please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk    

Closing date:  12 noon, Thursday 13th July 2022

Interviews:  Week commencing 18th July 2022

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 7 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils.  Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

 The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike.  They are:

 • Integrity - we do the right thing

• Wisdom - we think deeply

• Kindness - we care about each other

• Collaboration - we are better together

• Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.