Vacancies
PE and School Sport Apprentice
Job Description
Ysgol Estyn is a primary school in Hope which is a small village and community in Flintshire, North-East Wales. The village is located approximately 3 miles from the Wales-England border, on the course of the River Alyn, and less than 5 miles from Wrexham. It is predominantly an English-speaking village.
Duties include:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated PE Apprentice to become part of the team in our friendly, successful primary school. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about sports beyond the standard curriculum and acting as a great sporting role-model for our pupils at the school.
As part of the job, you will organise and run safe and enjoyable activities at lunchtimes, support teachers delivering PE and run after school sport activities throughout the week.
The staff team will be there to support you throughout the apprenticeship and will be offering additional training courses throughout your time at Ysgol Estyn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and delivering PE lessons across various sports.
- Engage and motivate pupils of all abilities to participate in physical activity.
- Help facilitate lunchtime and after-school sports clubs.
Essential Criteria:
- Will be a great sporting role-model for our children.
- Can organise and run safe and enjoyable activities at playtimes and lunchtimes.
- Will be able to support our teachers while they deliver PE lessons, using your skills to help the pupils to improve.
- Can organise and run sport and fitness sessions after school for children of all ages.
- You will be expected to organise and lead playground activities for infant and junior aged children during break and lunchtimes, making sure that pupils are safe, happy and enjoying developing new skills.
- We would also like someone who would be confident delivering fun sessions after school (e.g. aerobics/dance/sports skills) to small groups of children.
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working with young people in a coaching or educational setting
- Strong sporting background
- Strong sporting background
- Good organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes:
- On-the-job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
- Off-the-job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
- Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
- Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements & Expectations
- A strong interest in working in an educational setting.
- A willingness to learn and undertake professional training.
- A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.
- Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- A professional and responsible approach to working with children.
- Full adherence to school safeguarding and conduct policies.