Opal Play Supervisor

Kings Priory School wish to appoint a Play Supervisor. This role will be 7.5 hours per week. The successful candidate should love playing and have excellent communication skills. You should be able to use your own initiative and also be able to work as part of a team to deliver effective activities for pupils. We recognise that play especially outdoor play is at the heart of healthy, full development for children. The role of the play supervisor is to support all children and young people in the creation of a space in which they can play.

Kings Priory School is one of the highest performing schools in North East of England, providing high quality education to 1500 pupils aged 4 - 19. We are a school with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child both in and outside of the classroom. We are proud of our pupils who regularly achieve well above the national average in public examinations.

The School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.