School Games Organiser (SGO)
Main Professional Scale
JOB SPECIFICATION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Responsibility for getting as many state and independent schools as possible to take
part in the School Games and then to deepen their involvement and engagement in
the competition.
 Work with School Games Local Organising Committees to ensure clear links are in
place to enable young people to progress between levels 1 and 2.
 Ensure the development of a cultural component to the School Games
 Develop the workforce of teachers, non-teaching staff, parents, volunteers, and
particularly young leaders, required to activate the School Games at all levels
 Sustain/grow the network of Change4life sports clubs in secondary schools and
establish a network of Change4life sports clubs in primary schools, building
opportunities for these young people to progress into Levels 1 and 2 of the School
Games
 Develop a local workforce of “Active Lifestyle Coaches” in schools to identify the
least active young people and engage them in appropriate activity
 Provide access to specialist coaches, training and equipment to assist schools (and
particularly primary/special schools) in delivering a range of lunchtime and after
school programmes
 Ensure the provision of both inclusive and targeted opportunities for young disabled
people to access the school Games, including the staging of specific “Paralympic
themed” local events
 Support young people to access quality coaching, progress to higher level
competition and move into clubs by working closely with CSPs and NGBs of sport,
including aligning with NGB competition calendars and implementing NGB priority
competition formats in as many schools as possible
Line Manager: Curriculum Leader for PE at Bulmershe School
Liaising with:
 Curriculum Leader for PE and the Headteacher
 Other schools: “SSCO’s” or appointed link persons and the Headteacher of each
school
Working time:
 193 Pupil days per year (0.6 or 3 days a week)
 Holidays in line with Wokingham Borough Policy
Salary/Grade:
 Main Pay Scale 4 - £17, 839.80 pa
Main Core Duties:
 to operate within agreed School Policies
 To promote School Games level 1 in Primary Schools, establishing a coherent programme of
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intra school competitions across primaries. Providing a gateway to level 2 inter school sport.
Teacher release involvement for their feeder schools
Establish a network committee between Primary, Special and Secondary Schools. Ensure
there are clear pathways between levels, continuity across primaries and common
objectives
Establish a clear framework or Inter-school competitions in Primary, Special and Secondary
Schools in the calendar. Focus on inclusion and opportunity
Provision for competitive games for less able pupils. Inter school events with a focus on
more pupils experiencing competitive sport at level 2. Promotion through intra school
competitions. Inclusive festivals for all pupils
Promotion of broader range of sports: agreed by the partnership and primaries. Including
disabled provision and new activities (wheelchair basketball, cycling, handball, lacrosse)
Disabled/Paralympic provision and awareness improved. Festivals and coaching to promote
this.
Sustain/grow the network of Change4life sports clubs in secondary schools and establish a
network of Change4life sports clubs in primary schools, building opportunities for these
young people to progress into levels 1 and 2 of the School Games
Ensure the development of a cultural component to the School Games
Provision of sports festivals at Level 3 for primaries and secondary schools. Including winter
and summer festivals focusing on new/alternative activities
Professional Development opportunities: helping teachers deliver more advanced methods
of coaching in secondary to progress to level 3. Potential for specialist teachers in the
partnership to host workshops.
A, G and T provision accounted for. NGB involvement in schools across the partnership.
Camps and specialist days.
Liaise and develop links with other SGO’s to establish clear pathways to level 3 and beyond
Leadership Academy: A, G and T leaders to come together to deliver “new activities” in
primaries and in School. A, G and T leaders to have access to leadership opportunities
Club Links: Establish a network of contacts and pathways for pupils to go into a local and
county level. Clubs to promote their activities at grassroots level.
Officiating Academy: to have more secondary pupils officiating in sport. Workshops for
different sports and opportunities to gain officiating badges.
To provide level 3 competitions within the partnership hosted by SGO.
National Governing body involvement providing specialist coaching at both levels. Including
staff training and professional development to deliver predetermined activities.
Opportunities for staff to gain NGB coaching qualifications.
Liaise and develop links with other SGO’s to establish clear pathways to level 3 and beyond.
Other Specific Duties:
 To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive
mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
 To comply with the School’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments
as appropriate.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task
undertaken may not be identified.
Date: 17 April 2013
FACTOR
TRAINING
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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QUALITIES AND VALUES
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DESIRABLE
Education to first degree standard
in the relevant subject(s)
Qualified teacher status
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Good knowledge of current
developments in the relevant
subject(s) and in state education as
a whole
Effective user of ICT
Awareness of child safeguarding
policy and practice
Teaching experience at Key Stage 3
and 4
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Ability to lead, motivate and inspire
learners of all ages and abilities
Ability to work as part of a team
High expectations of self and others
Ability to work as part of a team
High expectations of self and others
Ability to plan, organise and
delegate
Good communication skills
Commitment to state,
comprehensive education
Concern for the education and life
needs of all students
Ability to deal sensitively with other
Energy, enthusiasm and persistence
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Additional, relevant
qualifications
Additional, relevant training
and development
Successful teaching across
some or all of the relevant
age and ability ranges
Teaching experience at Key
Stage 5
Additional Subject skills
outside specialism
Extra curricular skills (eg
sport, music, art, drama etc)
A healthy and fulfilling life
outside the working
environment
A sense of humour