Job Description
Job Title:
School Games Manager (Temporary Maternity Cover)
Grade:
PO1 scp 36
School/Service:
Wardle Academy
Responsible to:
The RBSGP Management Group
Responsible for:
Management responsibility for the financial, human and
programme resources attributed to the national School Games
programme, and the delivery of the local and national School
Games programme delivered across the borough of Rochdale
through two partner organisations.
5 days per week (36.25 hours), all year round.
Hours of Duty:
Any Special Conditions of
Service:
1. The post holder will be required to work after school hours,
including weekend and evenings as a requirement of the job
demand.
2. The post holder must have the ability to travel independently
and will be reimbursed expenses for using their vehicle for
business use.
3. The school operates a No Smoking policy for all its employees.
Two separate part-time posts have been combined to create 1
full time which for the maternity cover will be through a Wardle
Academy contract.
Enhanced
DBS Disclosure Level:
This school/service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an
enhanced criminal record and barred list check.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART:
Headteachers @ WA & CLHS

School Games Manager

School Games Organiser

Administrator / Project
support

School Games Apprentice
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:
To manage and develop each organisation’s involvement in the national School Games programme to
enable to development of the programmes and competitive opportunities in line with local needs.
CONTROL OF RESOURCES:
Personnel
To be responsible for the direction, support and motivation of self and any staff under the post holder’s
control.
Financial
To work in accordance with Financial Regulations and procedures of the School / LEA and national funders.
Equipment/Materials
To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of equipment/materials used by the post holder.
To adhere to the School rules and regulations relating to the use of ICT, e-mail and intranet/internet access.
Health/Safety/Welfare
To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in accordance with School’s Health &
Safety policies and procedures and current legislation.
Equal Opportunities
To work in accordance with the Authority’s/School’s Policy relating to the promotion of Equal
Opportunities.
Training and Development
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the identification and undertaking of his/her own
training and development requirements in accordance with the School’s Performance Management
Framework.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The post holder must:
1.
2.
3.
Perform his/her duties in accordance with School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Ensure that the School’s commitment to public service orientation and care of customers is
provided.
Be able to render an efficient service whilst undertaking the duties of this post.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. To support the Primary PE Co-ordinators to enable schools and children to be fully involved in the
national School Games programme.
2. To develop and deliver national and local initiatives and programmes relating to the School Games in
respect of workforce development, employment and deployment of appropriate staff or external
agencies, ensure equity and quality assurance, including Change4life and other initiatives.
3. To develop and implement local impact measurements and their actions in line with national outcomes
and local need.
4. To fulfil the requirements of the national data collection process and monitoring and evaluation of
funded projects and initiatives, on behalf of each organisation.
5. To effectively manage and monitor local and national funding allocations for the partnerships.
6. To seek to develop external partnerships, secondary school engagement and attract further resources
to sustain sport, competition and physical activity opportunities through the partnerships.
7. To work closely with related groups to embed high quality projects within schools and clubs across the
Borough.
8. To provide functional line management and organisation of staff.
9. To work strategically with the Local Organisation Committee (LOC) and Greater Sport, (L3 competition),
to increase appropriate competitive opportunities for young people to take part in and transition from
L1 to L2 to L3 where appropriate.
10. To work with partners to train and develop young leaders from KS2 to KS5, including their deployment
in suitable volunteering opportunities both in and out of school settings.
SECONDARY DUTIES:


To undertake additional duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the needs of the
role/organisation.
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, particularly in response to
the changing role of School, as may be determined by the School (or nominated representative) from
time to time in consultation with the post holder and, if he/she so wishes, with his/her trade union
representative.
Job description prepared by:
_________________________
Date:
_________________
Agreed by Post Holder:
_________________________
Date:
_________________
Headteacher:
_________________________
Date:
_________________
Person Specification: School Games Manager (Job Ref: SGM(MAT)/RBSGP/141128)
Essential
Qualifications
Experience
Knowledge and
Understanding
 Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
 Evidence of further professional development in relevant
fields
 Full, valid, UK Driver’s Licence and a requirement to
successfully complete MIDAS training on appointment
 Relevant First Aid qualification or a commitment to obtain
qualification on appointment
 Experience of working with schools or in an education-based
environment
 Experience of working in a physical education, sport
development, or other sports-related field
 Experience of developing and the delivery of school sport
events, both on and off school sites, including health and
safety considerations
 Experience of Leadership or initiation, particularly in relation
to PE/sport initiatives
 Experience of project planning, monitoring & evaluation and
reporting, including to external agencies
 Experience of effective budget management, monitoring
and reporting, including to external agencies
 In depth knowledge and understanding of the School Games
Programme and other national and local sport and cultural
policy.
 Understanding of how PE, school sport and Out of School
Hours Learning can be used for whole- school improvement
 Knowledge and understanding of education legislation in
relation to PE and school sport and the National Curriculum
for PE, including in relation to SEND pupils
 Understanding of the AfPE guidance and knowledge of
health & safety legislation and requirements in relation to
the planning and delivery of PE/school sport, sporting
events and competitions.
How identified
Application,
interview and
checking of
certificates
Desirable
 A range of relevant coaching & officiating
qualifications
 SCUK Certificate in Safeguarding & Protecting
Children
 SCUK Certificate in Equity in Sport
 H&S related qualification/training
How
identified
Application,
interview and
checking of
certificates
 Experience of working on national sports
programmes
 Experience of delivering training to others
 Evidence of successful applications for
funding and bid writing
Application,
interview and
references
Application and
interview
Application,
interview and
references
 Working knowledge of national and other
data collection processes
 Knowledge and understanding of the sports
development process and its application in
schools & education
 Understanding of the role of volunteers and
Adults Supporting Learning (ASLs) and how to
use them effectively
Application
and interview
Skills and
Attitudes
Special
Working
Conditions
 Knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and
confidentiality requirements of a school, including
responsibilities under data protection and freedom of
information legislation.
 Evidence of ability to manage the development of initiatives
and programmes
 Ability to advise, support and manage others in their work
 Evidence of excellent organisational skills
 Ability to establish effective structures and respectful
working relationships with individuals, groups and
organisations
 Evidence of good communication skills (written and oral)
 Ability to work independently
 Ability to delegate effectively
 Ability to lead and inspire colleagues
 Ability to apply initiative in problem-solving situations
 Efficient administrative skills and ability to use IT
 Ability to complete suitable and sufficient risk assessments,
in consultation with partners, and promote safe working
practices
 Commitment to the training and professional development
of self and others
 Evidence from current practice of commitment to excellent
attendance and punctuality
 Flexibility with regards to working hours
 Ability to travel to a variety of work-related locations
 Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with
reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance
with the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
 Ability to set realistic and challenging targets
Application,
interview and
references
Application &
interview
Application,
interview and
references