OPAL Play Leader: Lunchtime Play Champion

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgetown Primary School is seeking an outstanding OPAL play leader to provide a positive lunch-time provision for all pupils. You will oversee the Play Team and work within the OPAL team to create a safe, stimulating outdoor environment across our grounds.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to inclusion, with the ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team, and to handle behaviour incidents calmly.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with a tolerant and compassionate nature, a sense of humour and the ability to work both on their own and as part of a supportive team.
• The candidate should be enthusiastic about making lunchtimes a positive experience for all pupils.
• Energetic and enthusiastic when supporting children's play and able to manage behaviour incidents calmly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s Play Team (Teaching Assistants and Lunchtime supervisors).
• Create and manage a safe and stimulating outdoor environment for social play during lunch times.
• Work as a team member within the OPAL Team to deliver high-quality play provision.

Job description

Bridgetown Primary School is seeking an outstanding OPAL play leader to provide a positive lunch-time provision for all pupils. You will oversee the Play Team and work within the OPAL team to create a safe, stimulating outdoor environment across our grounds.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to inclusion, with the ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team, and to handle behaviour incidents calmly.