TRENTHAM HIGH SCHOOL, A CO-OPERATIVE TRUST SCIENCE COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role:
School Games Organiser
Reporting to:
Headteacher of Lead School
Responsible for:
Implementation of District’s response to National School Games
Grade/Level:
Level 9
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
Participation: Drive participation in School Games competition and increase the number of young people
taking part in competition.
Competition for All: Develop competitive opportunities for all, including the least active.
Clubs: Increase regular participation in club sport; involve the least active through Change 4 Life Sports Clubs
and increase links to local clubs.
Workforce: Broaden participation opportunities through volunteering and workforce roles.
Performance: Establish key performance indicators, target delivery and review progress on a termly basis.
Support Organisational Management
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To support partnership schools in the implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the National School
Games Initiative.
To support schools in the South Stoke Partnership in the delivery of high quality PE and school competitive
sport and to help raise attainment and increase the opportunities for students to participate in
competitive school sport.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme on a regular basis and provide feedback as
appropriate.
To develop school/club links within the partnership.
To assist in the development of young leaders within the partnership.
Organise and promote inter-school competition for primary and secondary schools across the district in
liaison with PE departments and primary schools.
Support to Other Staff
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To produce and present reports for local Headteachers
To attend meetings as directed.
Professional Accountabilities (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child
protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an
appropriate person. In addition they are to contribute to the achievement of the school’s objectives through:
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Safeguarding
 Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into
contact with.
Financial Management
 Personally accountable for delivering services efficiently, efficiently within budget and to implement any
approved savings and investment allocated to the service area.
People Management
 To comply and engage with people management policies and processes.
 Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
 Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
 Attend and participate in regular meetings.
 Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
 Recognise own strengths, areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
Equalities
 Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a
minimum to standards required by legislation.
Climate Change
 Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the County Council’s corporate climate change
strategy.
Health and Safety
 Ensure a work environment that protects people’s health and safety and that promotes welfare and which
is in accordance with the County Council’s Health and Safety policy.
GENERAL
 Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Headteacher.
 To ensure that Health & Safety Guidelines are adhered to.
 NB.
Support staff working closely with teachers will inevitably be privy to confidential information.
This confidentiality must be adhered to.
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Person Specification
School Games Organiser
Level 9
Minimum
Criteria for
Two Ticks *
Criteria
Measured by
Experience/Qualifications
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Minimum of three years experience in an education or sports
environment.
Leadership in PE or sports initiative.
Experience of delivery of other form of accreditation e.g. coaching
qualifications, JSLA/CSLA, DofE
Graduate or equivalent qualification or experience.
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Knowledge/Skills
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Up-to-date subject and National Curriculum knowledge.
Knowledge of KS1-4 PE programmes of study and delivery.
Good knowledge and understanding of national and local sports
policy, including National School Games Initiative.
Understanding of Continuing Professional Development.
Understanding of the role of AOTT’s and how to use them effectively.
Commitment to out of school hours activities.
Understanding of Health and Safety issues and legislation in PE and
sport.
Knowledge and understanding of the Sports Development process.
Ability to manage the development of initiatives and programmes.
Ability to advise, support and manage others in their work.
High level organisational skills.
Ability to establish effective structures and working relationships
with individuals, groups and organisations.
Good communication skills (written and oral)]
Ability to work independently.
Ability to delegate effectively.
Ability to lead and inspire colleagues
Efficient administrative skills.
Good organiser and manage of time.
Ability to use IT
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Behavioural Attributes
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Builds personal relationships with stakeholders through regular
contact and consultation.
Coaches and empowers team members to take responsibility for
ensuring customer care.
Understands the schools development plan and how it relates to
team and individual objectives.
Accepts, supports and quickly implements change.
Identifies and promotes best practice and encourage the sharing of
ideas.
Proactively seek opportunities to increase job knowledge and
understanding.
Values the diversity of individuals, adaptable approach to meet
individual needs and effectively utilise the diversity of team
members.
Works with others to resolve differences of opinion and resolve
conflict.
Requires minimum supervision.
Takes responsibility for own and teams actions.
Identifies and overcomes barriers and manage risks.
Takes quick and effective action.
Demonstrates focused implementation of role and responsibilities.
Builds strong team ethos where everybody feels valued.
Provides timely, sensitive and honest feedback on performance.
Is accountable for own development and encourages the ownership
of development needs amongst team members.
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