Playground Supervisor

Start date: as soon as possible

Salary: £21,431 per annum plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

We are looking to appoint a playground supervisor to help oversee the safety and supervision of pupils in the playground. This is a permanent position. The hours are 8.15am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday and includes half an hour for provided lunch.

Duties include:

• Playground supervision of pupils at break time (10:55 to 11:15) and lunchtime (12:35 to 14:00).
• Monitoring and ensuring safe behaviour in the designated play areas
• Responding to pupil injuries and illness, providing appropriate first aid and assistance, and contacting the medical team for further assistance when required.
• Completing accident reports for injuries and providing a weekly update to the pastoral team on behaviour, issues and incidents.
• Liaise with the pastoral team about urgent pastoral or safeguarding concerns when required.
• Take a lead role in the organisation, sorting and distribution of lost property.
• Assist with the supervision and safe management of the school buses before and after school.
• Assist with the follow up of pupils who are unaccounted for at AM and PM registration and to provide assistance with the follow up of missing pupils in line with the missing child policy.
• Undertake other supervisory duties around the school and provide assistance with other general duties when required
• Act as a cover supervisor to cover lessons for absent teaching staff when required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and enthusiasm
• Motivated to work with children and young people

Desirable:

• Experience of working with or caring for children
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.