Playground Supervisor

Reference Number EAL002327

It is East Lothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale.

Vacancy information:

• Permanent part time vacancy
• 5hrs 30mins per week, 38 weeks per year
• Mon-Thurs 10.30-10.45, 12.15-1.15 & Fri 10.00-10.30

Job Details

Purpose of the Job

To encourage and help children to play together in harmony within a safe school playground environment.

Major Tasks

• To supervise and ensure the safety and welfare of the children in the school playground.
• To report and liaise with teachers regarding children breaking playground rules.
• To carry out simple tasks in the playground relating to the operation of the school's behaviour programme, eg. Awarding badges for positive behaviour.
• Liaise with staff on matters of discipline.
• To lead games in the playground, involving children in productive play.
• To be responsible for all playground equipment/toys and undertake appropriate safety checks.
• To supervise children using games from the playground games box.
• To supervise children indoors, when required.
• To attend to the care needs of children and administer basic first aid.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

Good standard of general education.

Please download the job outline and person specification at the bottom of the page for full details of the qualifications and skills required for this post.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. 

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/download/1834/east_lothian_council_employment_information 

If you have any difficulties applying for this post or if you require any additional assistance, please call 01620 827315, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please download the attachment below to get a full job outline and person specification for this post.

It is East Lothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Closing date 14 September 2014