Job Ref No. ECC2054-70S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 5-6
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 20/12/2023 Midday Date of Interviews: 10th January 2024  

Job Description

Download printable version

We are looking to appoint a MiddaySupervisor/OPAL Lead to join our lunchtime and play team to support, inspire and engage children at Gosbecks Primary School to 'be the best you can be.'

The successful candidate will be able to lead a small friendly team. They should be able to engage with children, support and care for them, deal with any issues in a calm and positive way and ensure that lunchtimes are safe, positive and happy.


Duties will include:


- Leading and organising the midday and OPAL team
- Supervising children in the lunch hall and classrooms
- Supervising our OPAL play zones, implementing fun playtimes which encourage all types of play https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/
- Working with the OPAL team in school to develop OPAL
- Preparing the dinner hall for lunch and clearing away afterwards
- Encouraging healthy eating
- Administering first aid
- Respecting the need for confidentiality

We can offer you:

- A supportive, welcoming staff team and work environment
- Training
- Wonderful children who are a pleasure to work with

The post will involve working 12 hours per week - 11-30-13-30, Monday to Friday plus 2 hours per week (which can be flexible) during term time only at Scale 3 points 5-6.

The vacancy is fixed term for a period of one year with the opportunity to become permanent after this.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 20th December.

Interviews will take place in January 2024.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, all successful applicants will be subject to reference checking and satisfactory completion of a 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.

Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Tracey Armstrong
Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close
Shrub End, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9DG
Telephone: 01206 575407
Email: finance@gosbecks.essex.sch.uk

Similar Jobs

Midday Assistant

The Basildon Academies, Basildon Closing: 09/05/2025 Midnight
Support

Midday Assistant - Catering

SECAT Southend East Community Academy Trust, Shoeburyness Closing: 09/05/2025 Midnight
Support

Relief Midday Assistant

Trinity St Mary's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School; South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford Closing: 11/05/2025 Midnight
Support