Do you want to share your love of sport with others? Portsmouth High School is seeking an enthusiastic and active assistant to join our PE department. If you have a love for working with children and encouraging them to reach their potential in sport, this opportunity is for you. You'll have the chance to collaborate with experienced teachers, assisting in the delivery of engaging lessons and accompanying students to matches. This position is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for individuals considering a career in education, providing valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
PE Assistant roleAn opportunity has arisen for an individual interested in sport to join our highly successful PE department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an educational setting by contributing fully to the curriculum and whole school events. You will work with a wide age range – from primary years through to sixth formers. The role is Fixed Term until 10 July 2026 and is term time only.The PE departmentWhile some students enjoy national success, sport at the school is inclusive not exclusive: participation is important, regardless of level. Girls enjoy a varied curriculum, including the traditional sports of hockey, netball, cricket, swimming, tennis, rounders and athletics. We also have a wide choice of co-curricular sports supported by specialist coaches offering girls the opportunity to try something new and discover fresh interests and talents. The school also has use of excellent local sports facilities including co-ownership of a multi-use games area of four floodlit courts, access to a synthetic turf pitch for hockey and football as well as a grass athletics track. The school site hosts several netball / tennis courts and a large sports hall.
The schoolPortsmouth High School has been educating girls since 1882. The school is located in Southsea, an attractive region on the south coast with excellent transport links. The area has retained much of its original Georgian character; notably, two of the school buildings were designed by architect Thomas Ellis Owen who was instrumental in shaping development of the local area.
We are a welcoming and caring community, committed to staff well-being. The school offers a range of career opportunities both internally and more widely throughout the GDST network.
BenefitsWe offer a variety of benefits, such as:Competitive salariesAccess to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefitA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsEmployee discount benefits, financial advice and an employee assistance programme
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
ApplicationsPlease be aware that accommodation is not offered for this position.The closing date for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 9 February 2025. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Interview date: Thursday 27 February 2025 tbc.
This role will involve daily contact with children, including young children, outside school hours and teaching work. The PE Assistant will therefore be engaging in regulated activity and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks, prohibition from teaching checks, and a Childcare Disqualification Declaration will be required. All school staff have a responsibility to work in accordance with statutory requirements and GDST Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures.