Opal Play - Play Leader

Kings Priory School; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an Opal Play - Play Leader to support children during playtime. The successful candidate will need a love of play and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include delivering engaging activities and promoting a safe, inclusive environment. This part-time role is based at the school and requires commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated love of play and good communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and to use initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support all children and young people in creating a space in which they can play.
• Deliver effective activities for pupils, working as part of a team.
• Promote a safe and inclusive play environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Opal Play - Play Leader. Closing Date: Friday 31 May. Salary: Grade C Point 3-6. Hours: 10 hours per week, 11:30am - 1:30pm every day. Location: Kings Priory School. Start Date: As soon as possible.

Kings Priory School wishes to appoint an Opal Play - Play Leader. The successful candidate should love playing and have excellent communication skills. You should be able to use your own initiative and also be able to work as part of a team to deliver effective activities for pupils. We recognise that play, especially outdoor play, is at the heart of healthy, full development for children. The role of the Play Leader is to support all children and young people in the creation of a space in which they can play.

Kings Priory School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. It is part of Woodard Academies Trust, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Hours, salary and other details are indicative and may be subject to change in accordance with school policies.

Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Note: This post closes on Friday 31 May.

Responsibilities

• Support all children and young people in creating a space in which they can play.
• Deliver effective activities for pupils, working as part of a team and using own initiative as appropriate.
• Promote a safe and inclusive play environment, with attention to safeguarding and well-being.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated love of play and good communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and to use initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Eligibility to undergo pre-employment checks; enhanced DBS clearance required.