PE Apprentice

35 hours per week, term time only (including some hours at Saturday fixtures)

Temporary contract for 13–15 months

The governors of this highly successful, partially selective, mixed school invite applications for the post of PE apprentice. We seek a highly motivated and energetic apprentice to join our very successful PE Department. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, leading to a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification provided through the Educational and Sport Futures (ESF) programme. Whilst you are training with us, you will be considered a member of the PE Department and will work with our students for the practical applications of learning. The work experience is particularly suited towards a career within a school or sports organisation. This apprenticeship will be fully funded, so there is no cost to the candidate. Full details of the course can be found here.

You will be released to the apprenticeship provider, Education and Sporting Futures (ESF), for the taught part of this course and will also be invited to central training on a half-termly basis with all PE apprentices on the same course. ESF is based in Stevenage, and training sessions will be a mix of virtual and face-to-face input. You will be provided with a mentor, a member of our PE Department, and they will support your progress by meeting with you frequently and conducting reviews and observations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-resourced and energetic PE and Sport Department. The PE curriculum aims to provide students with a breadth of opportunities which foster confidence, competence, resilience and an understanding of the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. Within each activity, a positive learning environment is created where students learn a range of skills that ultimately lead to improved overall performance. Our teaching strives to instil a lifelong love of sport in every student whilst also building foundations towards higher-level competition and academic PE. Extracurricular sport is a fundamental part of life at Owen’s, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute fully to this area. Commitment to after-school and Saturday morning fixtures is essential. We aim to encourage mass participation whilst maintaining our high level of sporting achievement. The sports facilities at the school are superb, with excellent field space, an astro turf, five netball/tennis courts, an indoor gym, a sports hall, a dance studio and a fitness suite fully equipped with cardio and strength machines.

You can find out more about the PE Department by following this link: https://damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk/departments/pe/.

To arrange a tour or informal discussion about this position, please contact Stephen Fry, Deputy Head, via frys@damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk

Please download our application form from our website to make your application. Please note that applications cannot be considered unless the application is completed in full. We are not able to accept CVs for any posts based in school.

To apply, please email your completed application forms together with a covering letter stating why you are well placed to take this position at our school to recruitment@damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 June 2025

Interview date: Thursday 19 June 2025

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not “protected” (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure check.