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This is an exciting opportunity to join Holly Trees Primary School as our OPAL Play Leader. This exciting role will be fundamental in enabling the school's OPAL play provision at lunchtimes. In accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, 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
Hours will be 10 hours per week from 11.45am to 1.45pm Monday to Friday term time only, 43.6 weeks per year.
Salary will be LGPS Pay Scale 4 Points 7 - 8 £25584 - £25992 FTE with Fringe allowance of £706 FTE
Holly Trees sits at the heart our community. It is a well-established two form entry primary school with a sense of pride, community spirit and values. It is also a school which is proud to be on a path of continuous improvement; trying to develop increasingly effective teaching and learning strategies that support all our children. It is a truly inclusive place to be.
Our children arrive at school enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn. We pride ourselves on having experienced, dedicated staff who share the common aim of enabling every child to reach their full potential. As you walk around our lovely school, you will see well-behaved who are happy and eager to learn, and their excellent behaviour reflects their engagement and enthusiasm.
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 an understanding of the OPAL program.
●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.
●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 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
In return Holly Trees Primary School can offer -
A good school where 'positive and caring relationships have created an environment where pupils feel safe and are safe'.
Children who are 'exceptionally' well behaved.
Friendly and supportive staff.
A supportive leadership team and strong Governing Board.
Support and training will be available for the successful candidate.