Thank you for your interest in the position of Sports and Facilities Assistant at Cwmbran High School.
Cwmbran High School sits at the heart of its community, and we are proud to offer a range of brand-new, state-of-the-art sports and community facilities. Since opening these facilities, we have seen exceptional demand from local sports clubs, organisations and community groups, with bookings continuing to flow in at an impressive rate. The enthusiastic response from the community reflects the quality of our provision and the important role these facilities play in supporting health, wellbeing and community engagement across the area.
As a school, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and professional environment for all users of our site. We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable and customer-focused individuals to join our team and contribute to the continued success of our growing community lettings programme. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving operation at a pivotal stage in its development.
The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the day to day operation of our sports and community facilities outside of the normal school day. Responsibilities will include preparing facilities for use, supporting community lettings, ensuring safe working practices, maintaining high standards across the site and helping to deliver an excellent experience for all visitors.
This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with people and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. We are committed to supporting our staff through appropriate training and development opportunities, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to succeed in their role.
At Cwmbran High School, we are on an exciting improvement journey and have high aspirations for every member of our school community. Guided by our mission statement, "Strive, Believe, Achieve," we are committed to creating a culture where excellence, wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
As an inclusive school, we value every individual and recognise the importance of developing the whole child. Alongside academic success, we aim to nurture confident, resilient and responsible young people who contribute positively to their communities. The quality of our facilities and the opportunities they provide for pupils and the wider community play an important part in achieving this vision.
We also recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. Professional development and wellbeing are central to our improvement strategy, and we are committed to providing meaningful support and opportunities that enable staff to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, ambitious and forward-thinking school community. If you are dependable, proactive and committed to providing outstanding customer service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mr Tom Herbert at
[email protected]
I look forward to receiving your application.
Good luck
Matthew Sims
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
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