Sports Assistant, Grafham Grange School

Salary: Salary: Scale R3 12 – 18: £22,315.15 - £23,880.47 per annum (FTE £26,060 - £27,888.00)

Location:  Grafham Grange School, Horsham Road, Grafham, Guildford. GU5 0LH

  Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Term Time only, Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 4.15pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm

Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.

The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.

We have an exciting opportunity to support our PE department in delivering high-quality sports education and promoting physical fitness among our students.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Assist PE teachers in planning and conducting sports lessons and activities

·        Supervise students during sports activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment

·        Help organise school sports events and competitions

·        Maintain and manage sports equipment and facilities

·        Encourage and motivate students to participate in physical activities

Key Requirements:

·        Passion for sports and physical education

·        English and Mathematics at GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent

·        Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH needs

The Trust - Grafham Grange School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

Rewards & Benefits

OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and there are many benefits to embarking on your career with us. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes:

·      Electric car lease scheme

·      Enhanced parental leave schemes

·      Cycle to work scheme

·      Season ticket loans

·      Employee referral scheme

·      Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

·      Comprehensive training and development

·      Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)

·      Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

·      Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team

·      As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Molly King via email mollyking@orchardhill.ac.uk

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact mollyking@orchardhill.ack.uk

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 29th November 2024

Interviews will take place on: TBC

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.