OPAL Play Lead
Gwyn Jones Primary School, London, E11 1EU11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 11am -1.30pm each day. Total 12.5 hours per week Term Time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- Scale 5 points 12-16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who has good communication skills and is flexible in their approach when supporting children and working alongside other colleagues. We know it is important to be positive, inspirational and a real team player.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a good understanding of the OPAL program.
- Have a qualification in playwork (desirable)
- Lead, support and supervise the promotion of positive and creative play at lunchtime in line with OPAL practice and ethos (Outdoor Play and Learning).
- Lead on the setting up and organisation of equipment and resources for the children to use during playtime.
- Lead the play team (Midday Supervisors).
- Maintain, organise and carry out the replenishment of resources
- Purchase resources as required.
- Seek funding sources.
- Collect resources (e.g., by contacting supermarkets and businesses, visiting shops for offcut materials etc)
- Supervise pupils in designated areas of the school (including playground or external spaces) during the lunchtime break, including supervision of pupils indoors on wet lunchtimes.
- Attend relevant training as required.
- Support the school’s Behaviour Policy and ensure that it is implemented effectively.
- Support the ethos of play in school according to the school play policy and OPAL.
- 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
What the school offers its staff
Supportive staff team
Comprehensive CPD package
Focus on wellbeing for all
Employee assistance program
Free car park
Further details about the role
This is exciting opportunity to join Gwyn Jones Primary School as a member of team in the role of OPAL Play Leader to join our friendly and hardworking team. This exciting role will be fundamental in developing the school’s OPAL play provision at lunchtimes. In accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, article 31 the role of Play Leader enables every child to engage in stimulating, child-led play opportunities, building their own worlds and directing their own actions. Please visit the OPAL website to find out more about the program prior to applying so you have a good understanding of OPAL: Home - Outdoor Play And Learning
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gwyn Jones Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Gwyn Jones Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085567904
We are a two-form entry, culturally diverse school based in East London and we are very proud of our school. Visitors comment on the warmth of the school and the friendliness of both staff and pupils alike. Our dedicated staff team are incredibly hard working and are committed to creating a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which every child can achieve their potential and develop a life-long love of learning.
At Gwyn Jones Primary School we are a Rights Respecting School and we actively teach our children about the rights of the child. The Rights Respecting ethos permeates all parts of school life and into our school motto “Inspired and Empowered”. This motto epitomises the staff’s genuine commitment to provide a rich, creative and challenging curriculum which inspires children’s curiosity and empowers our pupils to have a voice and be knowledgeable, active global citizens. We strive to ensure that every child thrives academically whilst benefiting from excellent pastoral care that nurtures and develops emotional wellbeing.
Arranging a visit to Gwyn Jones Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk.
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