Playground Supervisor - Elphinstone Primary School - EAL10983

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

This is a 38-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time only.

Days and times of work: Monday - Thursday, 10:20-10:50 & 12:30-13:15

To start 22nd April 2025.

Elphinstone Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated playground assistant who will supervise and support play in the playground.

The school values are at the heart of what we do, therefore, we are looking for someone who will embrace, promote and embed our values of Determinatiom, Kindness and Respect and Cooperation.

Elphinstone Primary School is a small school at the heart of the village community. It currently has 2 primary composite class with 46 children and a small nursery class.

Further information on the school can be found at https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/elphinstone-primary-school/welcome

Interested applicants are very welcome to contact the Head Teacher to learn more about this position ahead of application.

Job Details

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

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

A good standard of general education.

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.

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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