Playground Supervisor - DGA13643

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 4,900 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing Champions guidance

My Money Matters support

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Playground Supervisor for Heathhall Primary School. The role covers 9.75 hours per week across 5 days, for 38 weeks during school term time. You will work as part of a small team, supervising play and supporting activities in all weather conditions, with occasional dining room assistance.

Applicants must be capable of using initiative and working with children. PVG scheme updates may be required prior to offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people.
• Must be a team player and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and decanting playground games.
• Assisting in the dining room when necessary.
• Working in all weather conditions and encouraging interaction through play.

Skills

Team player

Experience with young people

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

Playground Supervisor (15/17345)

Heathhall Primary School

Band 1 £5,787.45

Heathhall 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.

For further information please contact:

Miss Evonne Cameron, Head Teacher

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]