PE Technician

About the opportunity: We are looking to recruit an ambitious and enthusiastic PE Technician to join our dedicated team and contribute to ensuring our school continues to flourish. We require a proactive and self-motivated candidate who would ideally have experience of working in a school environment supporting the PE provision and classes with an enthusiasm for improving students learning. The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is committed to 'Inspiring learners for their future'. We are an ambitious 11-18 school with 1600 students, 200 of which are Sixth Form. Our ideal candidate will be: * With an academic, technical or vocational qualification to GCSE, 'A' level/ NVQ level 2 standard in subject area; * A great team player who can work successfully in collaboration with others and contribute towards the school ethos and its school improvement activities; * Flexible, proative, innovative with excellent communication skills; * Someone who enjoys the challenge and can bring the vision, passion and drive to raise standards in all aspects of school life; * Be fully committed to working collaboratively with the wider school community and across the federation; * Have experience of working within a school environment desirable but not essential; We can offer you: * An attractive working environment with excellent facilities and supportive families; * A committed, hardworking and supportive team; * 100% focus on improving outcomes for the students in our school; * Well-resourced classrooms; * A group of students with a passion for learning. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please come and meet some of the staff and our children and see for yourself! Please contact 01793 846100 to make an appointment. More information about the school can be found on our website www.ridgewayschool.com/ Benefits: We know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a White Horse Federation employee you will have access to benefits listed below. Some benefits are accessible by all staff irrespective of their contract type (T). Some are only eligible to permanent (P) employees following a successful probation period as noted: * Car Purchase scheme (P) * Reward Gateway discounts (P&T) * Cashback healthcare plan (P) * Discounted gym membership scheme (P&T) * Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme (P) * Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service (P&T) * Excellent Pension scheme (P&T) Why Work With Us: The White Horse Federation The WHF is a Multi-Academy Trust which supports Primary, Secondary and Special schools in the south of England. At its heart is a belief that we want to develop the type of schools that we would be proud to send our own children to. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence blended with a shared moral purpose and shared values but also with an awful lot of fun and happiness in our schools. We genuinely believe in partnership working with our schools, the pupils and their parents and the wider community each serves to create the best possible outcomes for our children. We also believe that our colleagues are among the finest in the country and we are proud to empower them through support, training and career opportunities. With such outstanding staff we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of background, culture, heritage or ability. The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.