Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623116
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,476 - £18,274 per annum)
Work Location: EII Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 15
Contract Type: Temporary for 24 months
Closing Date: 25 May 2026
The Role:
Joining our Hampshire Outdoors service as a Senior PE advisor, you will support the development of high‑quality Physical Activity, Physical Education and School Sport (PESSPA) across the region, helping children and young people access safe, engaging, and impactful physical activity opportunities.
Working within a supportive team, you will use your teaching experience and passion for PESSPA to deliver and develop effective programmes, support professional development, and uphold strong standards in safeguarding and quality practice. Based in Winchester with regular regional travel, this is a rewarding role for someone enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to inclusion and positive outcomes for children and young people.
What you’ll do:
* Deliver high-quality PESSPA training and CPD to teachers and school leaders.
* Provide accredited training and complete internal quality assurance activities.
* Support the delivery of the annual PE Conference for primary and secondary colleagues.
* Maintain quality standards and provide health and safety guidance across PESSPA programmes.
* Monitor activity, maintain records, and report on participation and impact.
* Identify funding opportunities and report on programme progress to the Development Manager.
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), including Physical Education or equivalent, and a commitment to high‑quality PESSPA.
* Experience in teaching a wide range of PESSPA activities to primary and secondary pupils.
* Experience delivering PESSPA training and CPD, including lesson observation and quality assurance.
* Strong knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding in physical activity settings.
* Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with a commitment to inclusion and teamwork.
Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior PE Advisor role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Why join us?
* Have a regional impact by shaping high‑quality, inclusive PE and school sport that improves outcomes for children and young people across Hampshire.
* Join a supportive, flexible team that values collaboration, professional development and positive, safe practice.
* Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
* A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: School Sport Advisor, Physical Education Lead, School Sport Development Officer, PESSPA Strategic Lead, Curriculum Advisory Teacher (PE), Education Improvement Advisor – Physical Education, PE Coordinator
Travel Requirements:
You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
Additional Information:
Senior PE Advisor Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jodie Bascombe, PE Development Manager on jodie.bascombe@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.