PE Technician / Minibus Driver, Female Only

PE Technician/ Minibus Driver, female only

Full time, 35 hours per week, Term time +5 days (40 weeks)

Salary: Actual salary £26,378 - £27,597 per annum

FTE £29,412 - £30,771 (Inner London payscale Scale 4, points 7-10)

· Are you passionate about supporting young people's health and fitness and their participation in sports?

· Do you hold a clean and a valid minibus licence?

· Would working during school terms fit your lifestyle and family needs?

About the role

At The City Academy Hackney, our support staff are just as vital as our teaching colleagues to helping us create exceptional results. We are now seeking a motivated and committed female PE Technician/Minibus Driver to join our team, and contribute to raising the achievement and aspirations of young people in our community.

The post is only available to female applicants, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010. An early start date is anticipated, in October, or as soon as possible.

This role involves:

· Assisting PE teachers in the organisation and running of PE lessons and sports events

· Checking and recording all sports equipment, preparing kits and laying out equipment for sessions

· Providing technical advice and assistance to support students' learning and progress

· Supervising students, including monitoring changing rooms

· Driving the Academy's minibus transporting students between locations, and carrying out routine maintenance checks.

About Us

The City Academy, Hackney is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust. COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

The City Academy Hackney is based in the heart of an evolving community in East London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

About you

The PE Technician role will ideally suit candidates with a sports/coaching background and experience of working with young people. Being an experienced driver with a clean and valid D1 licence to drive a minibus is a requirement.

You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills and a good knowledge of health and safety, with the ability to undertake appropriate risk assessments. You will have effective communication skills and a positive, professional approach, whether dealing with teaching staff, parents or students. Teamwork and flexibility are important personal attributes, along with the ability to operate on your own initiative and prioritise work appropriately.

You will share our high expectations of students and our determination to ensure children, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability achieve their own best outcomes. An interest in supporting second language learners and in working with a range of special educational needs (including emotional, social and mental health needs) is essential.

How to apply

If you match our ambitions and want to be a part of our mission, we would love to hear from you . Candidates must use their supporting statement to address the person specification, included in the information pack, in no more than 1000 words. Applications are submitted via the TES portal.

Should you require any other details or an informal discussion, please email hr@thecityacademy.org.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday 3 October 2024, midday

We plan for interviews to take place on Tuesday 8 October 2024.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

The PE Technician role will ideally suit candidates with a sports/coaching background and experience of working with young people. Being an experienced driver with a clean and valid D1 licence to drive a minibus is a requirement.

You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills and a good knowledge of health and safety, with the ability to undertake appropriate risk assessments. You will have effective communication skills and a positive, professional approach, whether dealing with teaching staff, parents or students. Teamwork and flexibility are important personal attributes, along with the ability to operate on your own initiative and prioritise work appropriately.

You will share our high expectations of students and our determination to ensure children, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability achieve their own best outcomes. An interest in supporting second language learners and in working with a range of special educational needs (including emotional, social and mental health needs) is essential.

The City Academy, Hackney is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust. COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

The City Academy Hackney is based in the heart of an evolving community in East London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

Full time, 35 hours per week, Term time +5 days (40 weeks)

Salary: Actual salary £26,378 - £27,597 per annum

FTE £29,412 - £30,771 (Inner London payscale Scale 4, points 7-10)

· Are you passionate about supporting young people's health and fitness and their participation in sports?

· Do you hold a clean and a valid minibus licence?

· Would working during school terms fit your lifestyle and family needs?