Playground Supervisor - DGA13341

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Langholm; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Langholm Primary School invites applications for a capable and enthusiastic playground/lunchtime supervisor to work at Langholm Primary School. The post involves 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with duties including monitoring pupils across the playground, dining hall, corridors and toilets to maintain safety and positive interactions, encouraging respectful behaviour, and supporting routines and orderly conduct.

PVG scheme checks are required.

Qualifications

• This post is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• PVG Scheme or update check required prior to formal offer by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor pupils across the playground, dining hall, corridors and toilets to maintain safety and positive interactions.
• Encourage respectful behaviour and apply school behaviour policies consistently.
• Support children in resolving disagreements calmly and modelling positive communication.
• Report safeguarding concerns to the Child Protection Co-ordinator.
• Assist pupils with routines such as queuing, seating, clearing trays and maintaining a calm environment.
• Share relevant information with teachers or senior staff, including behaviour concerns and accidents.

Job description

LangholmPrimary

You will be required to work 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

We areseekingto appoint a capable and enthusiastic playground/lunchtime supervisor to work in Langholm Primary School.

Duties would be:

Actively monitor pupils across the playground, dining hall, corridors, and toilets to maintain safety, good behaviour, and positive interactions.

Encourage respectful behaviour, apply school behaviour policies consistently, and intervene early to prevent conflicts or unsafe play.

Support children in resolving disagreements calmly, modelling positive communication and restorative approaches.

Stay alert to signs of distress or safeguarding concerns and report them immediately to the Child Protection Co-ordinator

Encourage inclusive games, help children join in activities, and promote positive social play.

Assist pupils with routines such as queuing, seating, clearing trays, and maintaining a calm, orderly environment.

Share relevant information with teachers or senior staff, including behaviour concerns, accidents, or notable achievements.

Support pupils who may feel lonely, upset, or overwhelmed, helping them rejoin play or find appropriate support.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates willbe requiredto join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

LangholmPrimary DeputeHeadteacherontel:01387 380900or email:[e-mail]