School Games Organiser

The Rochester Grammar School are seeking to appoint a School Games Organiser, who will be instrumental in championing the vision and mission of the School Games program, making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, through sports and physical activity. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the School Games in your designated area. Your focus will be on addressing national priorities, such as tackling inequalities, promoting youth engagement, and enhancing physical literacy through the School Games.

Our School Games Organise will have:

• A passion for promoting physical activity and sports among young people.
• Proven experience in event planning, community engagement, or youth development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of local educational settings and youth demographics.
• Familiarity with relevant tools such as School Games Mark and Inclusive Health Check is desirable.
• Commitment to addressing inequalities and fostering inclusivity in sports and physical activities.

Join us as a School Games Organiser and contribute to the transformation of young lives through sports and physical activities. Together, we can create a positive and inclusive sporting environment that empowers all young people to achieve their personal best.

We would love to hear from you if you have experience as a sports coach or have sports development experience.

 This post is offered on a fixed term contract for six months, with the possibility to extend for a further six months subject to funding.

At The Rochester Grammar School we are a passionate team, dedicated to our ethos of "excellence for all".  We have the highest expectations for all our learners in their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. Our students are excited to learn in an inclusive environment full of enriching opportunities and go on to attend outstanding universities.

Our dedicated staff are passionate about seeing every child fulfil their potential.  To find out more about our school, please click here. 

We are thrilled to become the first school in the Thinking Schools Academy Trust to be awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award from UNICEF.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.  That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:  

• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
  
  
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at The Rochester Grammar School, New Horizons Children's Academy and Maritime Academy.
• : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal chat about this position, please contact Ruth Rivers via email at ([email protected]).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email[email protected]