Wellington College China

MAIN PURPOSE

The PE Technician and Assistant works collaboratively with Teachers in the PE and Swimming Departments to provide education to pupils based on the Wellington College Philosophy and ethos. He/she must support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual, and inclusive. The PE Technician and Assistant must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively, and caringly to the needs of the pupils.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification 

• A passion for sporting achievement and the participation of all ages and abilities.（Essential）
• A good honours degree in Physical Education or related subject area. （Essential）
• Evidence of any other additional training or qualifications.（Desired） 

Specific training requirements

Experience

• Working in a school environment （Desired）
• Experience in coaching sports to children（Desired）

Care and wellbeing of pupils 

• Ensure each pupil has a sense of belonging within the classroom. （Essential）
• Adhere to appropriate student-teacher relationships throughout the day. （Essential）
• Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection, and safeguarding at all times（Essential）

Knowledge       

Skills and competencies         

Communication skills

Personal attributes 

• A commitment to raising achievement and providing challenge. (Essential)
• Ability to work as part of a team. (Essential)
• Commitment to School Activities, School Sport, and School Trips. (Essential)
• Willingness to learn. (Essential)

Other 

• Applicants should have a ‘can do’ attitude. (Essential)
• Enthusiasm for the job, good energy, and a sense of humour. (Essential)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The PE Technician and Assistant will:

• Prepare materials, equipment, and teaching aids for class use, at the direction of PE/Swimming Teachers and the Director of Sport. 
• Tidy and clean material and equipment, always ensuring a safe and hygienic working environment.
• Support teachers and students during practical work, to include setting up demonstrations and activities, providing advice to students in the development of their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment.
• Contribute to School Activities (SA’s) by leading and/or assisting of physical SA’s
• Contribute to school sports team training and school fixtures by leading and/or assisting school teams in matches and training sessions.
• Assist the Director of Sport with fixtures organisation and administration.
• Oversee the work of small groups of students in PE and Swimming lessons engaged in practical tasks, as requested by the heads of department and under the supervision of the class teacher.
• Assist with events, exhibitions, demonstrations, and displays as requested.
• Monitor the efficient organisation of the work and storage areas and ensure the cleanliness, safety, and security of these areas at all times.
• Advise members of staff and students on particular hazards and requirements in the use of equipment/material.
• Keep abreast of current safety guidelines and legislations.
• Issue and receive back sports material and equipment. Check for missing and damaged equipment against inventories and inform the relevant teacher.
• Operate a system of stock control, ensuring sufficient replenishment of materials within the approved limits and recommending any additional equipment/material requirements to the head of department. Assist in ordering stock and checking deliveries of stock when received.
• Check and test equipment routinely to ensure it is in safe working order and undertake maintenance, repairs, and servicing where needed and within the limits of the jobholder’s skills and training. Recommend any necessary repairs or arrange further maintenance for equipment on the approval of the head of department. 

General

To take part in: 

• Professional development and training
• School performance management process
•  Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Master

Working Environment 

• The work entails some manual handling, crouching, and stretching. The work is undertaken in the gym, hall, fitness suite, outside courts, sports field etc. 
• The jobholder may use equipment with some inherent risk. 
• The jobholder will encounter members of the public, visitors to the school, contract staff, students etc. during their duties.