PE Technician

Start date: 1st September 2026
Grade/pay scale: E4-8 - Actual salary £21,614 - £23,021, based on £25,185 - £26,824
(Pay award pending)
Contract: 37 hours per week. 39 weeks per year, permanent
Working pattern: Monday 8:30am - 4:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm (including 30 minute unpaid lunch break every day)
Responsible to: Head of Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheltenham Bournside School as a PE Technician. We are looking to appoint a PE Technician to join our PE Team. As a PE Technician you will support the provision of a positive learning environment by maintaining a high standard of support under the leadership of the Head of Department. The candidate should have a genuine love of PE and be able to inspire our students to ensure a positive learning environment.

The post would be an ideal opportunity for a new graduate in a sports related subject who is considering teaching as a career although the position would be equally attractive to a more experienced colleague.

Job Description
Purpose

• To support the smooth and safe operation of the PE Department.
• To support the organisation and planning of co-curricular activities within the PE department.

Specific Responsibilities

• Planning and organisation of fixtures throughout the year, including liaising with other schools to set up fixtures and booking transport where needed.
• Preparing for fixtures on a daily basis to ensure matches are ready to start at the end of the day.
• Support the co-curricular programme by leading teams and taking fixtures after school.
• Set up house events alongside the Head of PE
• Equipment maintenance – Regularly checking the facilities and equipment to ensure they are safe for use.
• Using safety cloud to log any health and safety issues and complete audits termly.
• Assist in the set up and clearing up of large equipment where necessary to facilitate learning.
• ICT support – set up ICT when needed for lessons.
• Promote school sports events through the bulletin and social media.
• The maintenance of the departmental displays in collaboration with the Head of PE.
• Undertake photocopying, general administration and correspondence for department.
• Support the department with any additional administrative needs.
• Preparation and tracking of orders for the department.
• Collection of deliveries, liaising with suppliers, school finance office and school reception.
• Support for teachers during specific lessons including working with small groups of students.
• Meeting with visitors, staff and students.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Health and Safety

To ensure that all health and safety instructions are followed and that all reasonable care is taken not to do anything that might endanger the post holder or other. To report to the line manager any dangerous situations in the workplace or any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements.

Person Specification
Qualification

Essential:

• Level 2 qualifications including literacy and numeracy
• Evidence of further professional development

Desirable:

• GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification in a PE subject or relevant experience
• Coaching qualifications/experience in a variety of sports
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• First-aid certificate
• Driving licence with D1 or a willingness to train for minibus

Experience, understanding and knowledge

Essential: 
• Experience in sporting environment
• Effective use of ICT
• A commitment to professional development

Desirable:
• Experience of budget/stock management

Employee Benefits:

Lifestyle and wellbeing
• Family-friendly policies
• Attractive salary and pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free one-to-one wellbeing support with a qualified psychotherapist and a coach
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Four electric car charging points
• Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite Gym (conditions apply)
• Cycle to work scheme Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
• Blue Light Card - Discount scheme
• Staff social events
• Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm daily)

Statutory and other benefits

• The full range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
• We will honour your continuity of service in other state-funded schools in relation to sick pay and pension rights.
• Provision of all necessary IT equipment

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If you would like to apply, please complete the online forms and email them via the email address to the right of this advert by the application deadline.