Ide Hill Church of England Primary School

IDE HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6JT

Tel: 01732 750389 Email:

Website: www.idehill.eschools.co.uk

Headteacher: Louisa Hillman BA(hons) NPQH

JOB DESCRIPTION

School: Ide Hill School / Location: Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, TN14 6JT
Job title: Playtime Supervisor / Salary range: As per contract
PURPOSE OF JOB
·  To provide effective supervision of children during their lunch/play time.
JOB CONTEXT
·  The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and enthusiastically as part of a team and be able to engage effectively with the children, extending them in purposeful activities and enhancing their social skills whilst having fun. Excellent communication skills are required, as well as the ability to create a positive, inclusive environment. The playtime supervisor should demonstrate a firm but fair approach, whilst being patient and understanding.
·  The Midday Supervisor must be willing to act as a role model, by promoting our School Values: Respect, Love & Responsibility.
MAIN DUTIES
1.  Supervision of pupils during mealtimes in the school hall
This will include assisting with setting up and packing away of the area. Responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the pupils, promoting good table manners and standards of behaviour and ensuring a calm and orderly environment. This may involve assisting children with cutlery, crockery etc.
2.  Supervising outdoor play (or in bad weather, the classrooms/school hall)
Utilising the full extent of the playground area to encourage safe and constructive playtime. This includes fully utilising our beautiful playing field, adjacent to the School.
Minimising the risk of playground accidents, but where they do occur, treating the incident in the correct manner, as per our First Aid Policy.
Intervening where appropriate to avoid arguments/unkind behaviour and responding to such situations according to our Behaviour Policy.
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE
·  Substantial experience in dealing with children of primary school age.
·  A good standard of general education.
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

An annual review of this job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will take place as part of the Performance Management Review

Signed By:…………………………………………………………………Headteacher Date:……………………………………

Signed By………………………………………………………………..Member of Staff Date:…………………………………….