20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 Hours

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,601 and £35,259

Pay scale

UQT 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

 Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school-wide events, trips and outdoor activities

 To comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, equality,

security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person

 To be committed to continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the post

 To participate in the appraisal process, taking personal responsibility for identification of

learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager

 Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the school’s Equal

Opportunities Policy

 To undertake any other duties as directed by the HeadteacherMain Purpose of the Job

To be responsible for working alongside the teachers, teaching assistants and midday supervisors to

provide high quality sport and play activities across the timetable and beyond the school day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

 Working with whole classes to deliver engaging and inclusive high-quality physical education,

physical activity and sport to EYFS, KS1 and KS2

 To assist with planning and preparation of lessons in line with the National Curriculum

 Promote children’s physical wellbeing and development through structured PE sessions

 Enhance children’s learning using outdoor space creatively and effectively

 To produce and run a programme of sports, games and activities at lunchtime times and after

school

 To actively support pupils in the playground by teaching them to play co-operatively, introducing

them to a range of playtime games and activities

 Monitor and record student activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required

 To be responsible for looking after PE equipment and advise when resources are needed

 Help children develop positive attitudes to learning through support and mentoring both inside

and outside the classroom

 To play an active role in our relational approach

 Interact with parents, external sports providers and develop community links

 To lead on Forest Schools

General

What the school offers its staff

Competitive Salaries We offer competitive salaries for both teaching and non-teaching staff based on the type and level of role. We are committed to offering national terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document (‘STPCD’), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) or the NJC Green Book (for support staff). This ensures we treat people fairly across the Trust as well as remaining competitive. Pension Scheme All staff can be part of either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), benefits include life cover, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Expenses and Travel Costs We remunerate our staff for incurred expenses and travel costs when asked to work outside of the normal work environment. This is in line with our Staff Expense Policy. Employee Assistance Programme As part of our commitment to the wellbeing, everyone has free access to the Employee Assistance Programme. This is a confidential counselling service which has been developed to support the physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of employees, as well as offering legal advice. Flexible and Family Friendly Policies The Trust has generous policies for maternity leave, paternity leave, flexible working and discretionary leave. All staff have the right to request flexible working as soon as they have worked for at least 26 weeks (continuous service). We include an informal stage in our flexible working policy to ensure that any concerns or worries can be discussed and explored with a senior manager before having to proceed to a formal stage. Collaborative Working As a family of ten schools in a close geographical area, we are able to support and develop staff through collaborative working with those doing similar roles in different schools, picking up best practice and sharing great ideas. This includes joint projects, sharing resources and cross Trust professional learning communities. Flu Vaccines We offer free flu vaccinations to all staff on an annual basis to help make it easy to be immunized. Childcare Vouchers The Trust offers a Childcare Voucher scheme in partnership with a preferred provider to help staff make savings in paying for childcare. Childcare vouchers are Tax and NI exempt and can be used to pay for childcare aged up to 15 (16 if they are disabled).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About The Oval School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
645 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0121 464 3248

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