Job Title: Sports Games Organiser
Actual Annual Salary: £19,412 - £21,177 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Contract Length: Fixed until 31/03/2027
Hours: Part-time, 26.25 hours per week, Term Time Only plus INSET days
Additional role info: Working pattern to be discussed at interview
Provisional Start Date: September 2026 pending completion of preemployment checks
Ready to inspire the next generation to get active?
As a School Games Organiser you'll be at the heart of creating exciting, inclusive opportunities that help young people thrive through sport and physical activity!
Working with schools, communities, and the wider School Games Network, you'll champion the delivery of 60 active minutes, lead engaging competitions and events, develop young leaders, and create pathways that encourage lifelong participation.
With a strong focus on supporting the least active young people, improving wellbeing, and breaking down barriers to participation, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people across the region.
When submitting an application, we would advise making a note of the interview date.
About you:
You will have:
- GCSE (Grades A*-C) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Further Education qualifications.
- an understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation including safeguarding, health and safety and risk management within educational and community sport settings.
- an ability to promote ways in which the school Games and competitive sport can contribute to school priorities and support aspirations and achievements of young people, demonstrating understanding of inclusion, engagement and behaviour change in physical activity.
- knowledge of a range of sports, including rules, formats and inclusive adaptations for participation and competition.
- knowledge of how the schools’ competition structure works and progression through the levels, including School Games pathways, local competition structures and national framework.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About City Academy Bristol:
City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.
We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 17 July 2026 @11.59am
• Short-listing: 17 July 2026
• Interviews: 21 July 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.