OPAL Play & Wellbeing Lead (Wraparound)

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s CE VA Primary Academy in Kettering is seeking a dedicated lead for OPAL and wraparound provision. The role involves developing inclusive lunchtime, intervention and after-school activities to enrich children’s wellbeing and learning.

You will work with school leaders to set priorities, ensure safeguarding and health and safety compliance, and develop pupil play leaders while gathering feedback from pupils, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in educational, childcare or play settings.
• Understanding of child development and the value of play.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of OPAL and wraparound provision.
• Promote the value of play across the school community.
• Work with school leaders to identify priorities and drive improvement.
• Ensure all provision meets school policies, safeguarding requirements and health and safety expectations.
• Develop pupil play leaders and gather feedback from pupils, parents and staff.
• Ensure provision is inclusive and accessible for all pupils.
• Supervise, support and develop staff.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and positive relationships.
• Lead staff meetings, briefings and training where appropriate.
• Monitor, maintain and organise play equipment and resources.
• Create engaging play opportunities that encourage creativity, exploration and active play.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, accidents and concerns.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Uphold the Christian vision and values of St Mary's CE VA Primary Academy.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Headteacher.

Skills

Child engagement

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Safeguarding

Education

Experience with children in educational/childcare settings

Tools

First Aid (Desirable)

Job description

St Mary’s CE VA Primary Academy in Kettering is seeking a dedicated lead for OPAL and wraparound provision. The role involves developing inclusive lunchtime, intervention and after-school activities to enrich children’s wellbeing and learning.

You will work with school leaders to set priorities, ensure safeguarding and health and safety compliance, and develop pupil play leaders while gathering feedback from pupils, families and staff.