Playground Supervisor - DGA13487

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kirkcudbright; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing support

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a part-time Playground Supervisor for Twynholm Primary School. The role covers 9.75 hours per week over 5 days during 38 weeks of term time, with duties in playground supervision, games, and occasional dining room support.

PVG checks and disclosures are part of the process, with additional checks for applicants with recent overseas residence. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and positive interaction among young people, in all weather conditions,

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people.
• Team player with ability to use own initiative.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and decanting playground games.
• Assisting in the dining room when necessary.
• Encouraging young people to interact with each other through play.

Job description

Twynholm Primary School is looking for a Playground Supervisor working

9.75 hours a week across the 5 days. Over 38 weeks covering school term time.

You must be a team player and be able to use your own initiative and have

experience in working with young people.

This post will involve working in all weather conditions and encouraging young

people to interact with each other through play. Setting up and decanting

playground games may be part of this role as well as assisting in the dining

room when necessary.

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 will be required to 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.