OPAL Play Coordinator

Alresford Primary School, Colchester
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Job Ref No. ECC2043-173 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 point 5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/04/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 15th April 2026  

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Alresford Primary is a 'Good' school (Ofsted June 2023) with 215 children currently on roll. Our children are polite, inquisitive and excited to learn and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, part time, Play Coordinator to work with us 5 days a week, 12 hours per week, working pattern is included in the job description. Actual Salary: £6922.28, based on 12 hours p/w, 38 weeks (43.5 paid).

We are looking to appoint a Play Coordinator that will join us at the start of our lunch time transformation. We are seeking a friendly, reliable, fun person who appreciates that value of great play. You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we reimagine what play and lunchtime looks like at Alresford Primary School.

The successful candidate will:

· Enjoy being outdoors.

· Have a sense of fun and adventure.

· Be a team player.

· Be a good communicator.

· Be happy to learn or be familiar with risk assessing.

· Create a safe and inspiring environment for play.

Also desriable but not essential:

· Be able to work with handtools.

· Interest in gardening, creating spaces for play.

We will offer:

· A team that are friendly and approachable.

· Happy children, who have a love for learning and play.

· Contiued Professional Development and training opportunities.

Please read the job description attached for more information. We would also encourage prospective candidates to look at the OPAL website for further information about the initiative/approach to lunchtimes. https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/

To organise an opportunity to discuss this position in greater detail please either call the school office on 01206 822731 or email headteacher@alresford.essex.sch.uk.

Interviews will be held on 15th April.

Alresford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sarah Bryson
Alresford Primary School
Ford Lane
Alresford, Colchester
Essex, CO7 8AU
Telephone: 01206 822731
Email: finance@alresford.essex.sch.uk

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