PE Technician

The Minster School wish to recruit to the post of PE Technician. This role forms a central part of the work of the department and they will work closely with teaching staff and other support staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting and contributing to our school ethos of Succeeding Together and the values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service. The postholder will work as part of the administrative team but will also provide specialist and regular classroom-based support within the PE Department. Through this role, the post holder will develop experience of working within a school setting to support progression on to PE Initial Teacher Training. Candidates will therefore be required to hold a degree in PE, Sports Science or a related field. This post will be available for a maximum of 2 years, with the expectation that the postholder will progress on to PE Initial Teacher Training within 1-2 years of starting the post, either within the Minster Learning Alliance (MLA) or with an external organisation. (A place on the School Direct Initial Teacher Training course with MLA cannot be guaranteed and will be determined by availability of PE places and the postholder's application). The PE Technician will provide administrative support and provide regular classroom cover and support to the PE Department. In addition, the PE Technician will be responsible (through coordination with the Head of PE) for supporting and delivering some extra-curricular activities and for arranging and attending fixtures for the various sporting teams and events throughout the year

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 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 Minster Trust for Education 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.

NJC Salary Scale - Grade 4 - Scale point 8 - 14 FTE - £24,702 - £27,334 Actual TTO Salary - £21,223 - £23,484 To commenceSeptember 2024 Hours: Term Time Only - 37 hours per week (worked flexibly across the week to cover after school fixtures) 2 Year Fixed Term Contract The Minster School is a highly regarded, oversubscribed school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy, we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breathe our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1650 students on roll including over 350 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the junior department. We are regularly amongst the top schools in Nottinghamshire for achievement and attainment. Alongside serving our own students, we are the home of East Midlands East Maths Hub, a strategic partner of the Redhill Teaching Hub and a member of the Minster Learning Alliance. The Minster School is a member of the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE), a multi academy trust. Further details about the role