PE TECHNICIAN and PE COACH
(One year fixed term contract initially)
38 hours per week, term time only – 38 weeks per year
Actual starting salary from £21,737 (pay award pending)
To commence 1st September 2025

We are currently seeking a PE Technician to support our PE delivery and assist with extra-curricular activities and duties, clubs and fixtures. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sport and have experience of coaching and motivating young people to achieve the best they can.

The role includes supporting as a PE Coach, 3 mornings a week, with the delivery of PE lessons to children from year 1 to year 6, as well as supporting after school sports clubs and fixtures. The successful candidate will work closely with two other PE coaches who are based at Hinchley Wood School. The team meet weekly to plan lessons and share good practice.

The school’s facilities include a large MUGA, an additional Astro space and a new shared indoor space. The school also has good field space and works closely with Hinchley Wood School, which grounds are adjacent, utilising their facilities when possible. Sport has a strong visual presence in the school which is recognised and celebrated at all ages.

We are looking for someone with good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a supportive team. A current, clean driving license would be advantageous. Further details on the role and requirements can be found in the job profile.

The role is required during term time only, with the expected pattern of hours over 5 days to be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday however flexibility around this may be necessary with fixture start/finish times. This will be agreed and finalised with the successful candidate.

At HWPS our children are enthusiastic and highly motivated and have a love of learning. This was observed in our recent Ofsted (March 2024), as well as our commitment to staff professional growth and development; and reported on as follows:

“Behaviour is impeccable. Pupils are joyful, polite and considerate, respecting the views of others. The behaviour approach is well understood, and ensures a positive learning environment.”

“Workload and well-being are carefully considered. Training opportunities, in school and across the trust, ensure that staff expertise is routinely developed.”

This is an exciting time to join the school and partnership. We offer:

• Family friendly term time working;
• a competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• professional development support;
• two week autumn half term;
• free use of on site gym and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme;
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.

Please contact us if you have any questions prior to applying or would like to visit. You can contact our HR team details can be found on our website. 

Latest closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd July 2025 (9am)

We welcome early applications and we reserve the right to interview, and appoint prior to the application deadline if we believe that the right candidate has come forward so, please do get your application in as soon as you make the decision that Hinchley Wood is the right place for you.