Play Leader

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Part time - term time

Advert Start Date:

07/03/2018

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 21/03/2018 09:00

Salary:

Grade 2, £15,613 - £16,491 (pro-rata)

Hours per week:

Job Category:

Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID:

172891

Employment Location:

St Joseph’s RC Primary School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

21 Mar

Further Information

Required for April 2018
Temporary until April 2019
Term time only
9 hours per week, 11.45am-1:30pm each day with an extra 0.25 hours to be used flexibly

The Governors of this successful and welcoming federation seek to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Play Leader.

The successful applicant will:
• Lead, support and supervise the promotion of positive play at lunchtime.
• Lead on the setting up and organisation of equipment and resources for the children to use during playtime.
• Organise and support pupil Play Leaders with their role
• Supervise pupils in designated areas of the school (including playground or external spaces) during the lunchtime break
• Support the development of the school’s Behaviour Policy and ensure that it is implemented effectively.
• Attend to the health, welfare and safety of the children during lunchtime adhering to the school Health and Safety policy and procedures at all times

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Essential Qualifications: Evidence of basic level of literacy and numeracy skills

Application forms can be downloaded from this advert or by contacting the school. Application forms are returnable to the school.

Closing date: Wednesday 21st March 2018, 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 28th March

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

St Joseph’s RC Primary School
Durham Road
Ushaw Moor
Durham
DH7 7LF

Telephone: 0191 3730355
Email: ushawmoorstjoseph@durhamlearning.net