PE Technician/PE Coach

One year fixed term contract in the first instance

38 hours per week, term time only – 38 weeks per year (some flexibility with hours is possible)

We are currently seeking a PE Technician to support our PE Department and assist with extra-curricular activities and duties, clubs and fixtures. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sport and have experience of coaching and motivating young people to achieve the best they can. Experience of coaching football and/or rugby in particular would be advantageous.

The PE Department currently consists of seven full-time members of teaching staff and three sports coaches who support extra-curricular activities.  The dedicated staff work as a strong team and meet regularly in order to share ideas and resources in order to raise standards. Sport has a strong visual presence in the school which is recognised and celebrated at all key stages.

The department’s facilities include a two-storey sports hall which comprises of a main sports hall, a dance studio and a well-equipped fitness room. The department also has two all-weather surfaces areas, two additional hard surface areas for tennis or netball and one new tennis court which was completed a few years ago. Our playing fields accommodate two football pitches and one rugby pitch in the winter, and a 400m track, long jump and high jump areas, three rounders pitches and a softball pitch in the summer.

We are looking for good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a supportive team. A current, clean driving license would be advantageous.  

The role requires working as a PE Coach, 3 mornings a week, at Hinchley Wood Primary School (part of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership), which is adjacent to the Secondary school site.

The role is required during term time only, with the expected pattern of hours over 5 days to be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 3.00pm on Fridays. This will be agreed and finalised with the successful candidate. The salary for 38 hours a week, for 38 weeks a year is £19,347 per annum.

Hinchley Wood is a very popular school, which is oversubscribed each year, we have over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form. We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements.  

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy.  You can find details of all the benefits we offer in the attached application pack.

We offer:

• A competitive salary - London Fringe Pay Scale. 
• Professional development support and CPD opportunities. 
• Two-week Autumn half term and a minimum two week break over the Christmas period.
• Priority admissions criteria for children of staff.
• Cycle to work scheme and onsite gym.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.

If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can whilst fulfilling your own potential, we would very much welcome your interest. Please contact us if you have any questions prior to applying or would like to visit.  

Application forms and further job information can be downloaded from our website: www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk/57/vacancies 

If you require further information please telephone 020 8398 7161 or email hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 19th June 2023 – early applications encouraged.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the application deadline if we find the right candidate.

Hinchley Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check.