Grade: / GR2 / Division:
No of Posts: / Section: Kings Heath Primary School
1 / JOB PURPOSE:
1.1 / To plan games and activities for appropriate staff to interact with children in the playground.
2 / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1 / To plan and offer a range of appropriate age-planned activities for children in the playground. Whilst supervision maybe provided by Lunchtime Supervisors play coordinators will be expected to assist with general lunchtime duties as required.
2.2 / To promote with the best interests of the children's development in mind, positive interaction within a playground setting
2.3 / To inform appropriate staff and children of the week's playtime activities scheduled
2.4 / To ensure equipment is provided for the planned games timetable
2.4.1 / To ensure staff have appropriate training with games equipment
2.4.2 / To ensure that the equipment is appropriate to children's age and abilities
2.4.3 / To inform appropriate Senior Management where equipment has been misused, is faulty, missing or new equipment should be ordered
2.4.4 / To keep a log of what play equipment is kept in the play shed or other toy storage areas
2.6 / To report any incidents or injuries that a child has suffered whilst playing.
2.7 / To maintain wet play boxes for each class.
2.8 / Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.
2.9 / To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety.
2.1 / To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management.
2.11 / To adhere to the ethos of the school
2.11.1 / To promote the agreed vision and aims of the school
2.11.2 / To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism
2.11.3 / Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings
2.12 / Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school
OBSERVANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL’S
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY WILL BE REQUIRED
3 / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
3.1 / Supervising Officer’s Job Title: / Head Teacher and other members of the Schools senior Leadership team
3.2 / LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
1. Regularly supervised with work checked by supervisor
SUPERVISION GIVEN: (excludes those who are indirectly supervised ie through others) NONE
5 / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
5.1
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Division:
Job Title: / Play coordinator / Section:
Grade: / GR2
Method of Assessment (M.O.A.): A.F. = Application Form; I = Interview; T = Test or Exercise;P = Presentation
CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIREABLE / M.O.A.EXPERIENCE
(Relevant work and other experience) / Experience of working in a play environment with children aged 3-11 / Experience of leading play with children / AF/I
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(Eg Written communication skills, dealing with the public) / Be well organised and able to coordinate and plan activities.
Be flexible and an adaptable person with a pleasant manner and a willingness to work for the aims of the school.
Be confident to deal with the public and parents tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
Communicate with children, parents and staff effectively
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Leadership skills
Use materials and equipment safely and efficiently / Proven ability to engage children in wide variety of play activities.
Creative approach to engaging children
Other skills – for example arts / crafts that may be used to enhance wet playtime / AF/I
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TRAINING / Be willing to train and continue own learning and assist others in their duties / Paediatric first aid qualification (or willingness to become qualified within 6 months of starting / AF/I
EDUCATION/
QUALIFICATIONS
NB Full regard must be paid to overseas qualifications / Recognised qualification in play work or similar / AF/I
OTHER
CONTRA INDICATION
ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL’S
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Kings Heath Primary School and Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. All applicants will need to provide evidence of their Identity, right to work in the UK, two positive references and will be subject to a pre-employment health screen.