School Games Organiser
Colyton Grammar School, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 November 2025
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,450.00
School Games Organiser job summary
Contract Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 43 weeks per year
Contract Type: Temporary. Funding is secured until July 2026 and we expect the role to continue
Salary: £29,298 FTE (Pro-rated: £16,450)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive School Games Organiser to lead and expand engagement in the School Games programme across both Primary and Secondary schools. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to deliver inclusive and enjoyable physical activity, competitions, and events for young people while fostering character development and leadership skills.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and implement a targeted development plan to sustain and grow school participation in the School Games.
- Work closely with schools, colleagues, and partners to support transitions, particularly in Year 3 and Years 7/8, ensuring continuity in participation.
- Organise and deliver festivals, competitions, and other physical activity opportunities that are inclusive, engaging, and accessible for all young people.
- Promote the School Games programme, championing tools such as the School Games Mark, Inclusive Health Check, and Active School Planner.
- Advocate the impact of physical activity to stakeholders, demonstrating its value in improving young lives.
- Monitor engagement and participation, reporting progress and outcomes at key points throughout the year.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children and young people in educational or community settings.
- Can plan and deliver physical activity programmes effectively, engaging a range of participants.
- Communicates confidently with schools, young people, and wider stakeholders.
- Is organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Relevant qualifications in sports coaching, youth work, or physical education are desirable, as is experience engaging underrepresented groups in physical activity. A first aid qualification, or willingness to obtain one, is also required.
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic work environment, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:
- A competitive pension plan.
- Free flu vaccinations.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking hundreds of discounts nationwide for just £5.
Supporting Documentation:
The accompanying job description provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the role and responsibilities, helping you understand the expectations and the scope of your duties at Colyton Grammar School.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates during the application window and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Colyton Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1071 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colyton Grammar School website
Colyton Grammar School is a state-funded academy with a selective intake, situated in East Devon.
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