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OPAL Play Coordinator

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
12/02/2025
Advert End Date:
07/03/2025 12:00
Salary:
£25,584 - £26,409 per annum, pro rata actual £8,696 - £8,977
Hours per week:
15 hours
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
276237
Employment Location:
Gosforth East Middle School, Harewood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5JT
Post Number:
SNT4303(e)
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
7 Mar
Further Information
This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 5JT

Contract Type: Fixed term until 18th July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an OPAL play coordinator to join our team at Gosforth East Middle School.

Gosforth East is in the beginning stages of the journey of play development with OPAL, this roles gives someone the brilliant opportunity to be part of shaping supportive, meaning full and productive play for all of our pupils during lunchtimes.

Gosforth East Middle is a four form entry middle school situated in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. We have a fantastic cohort of over 500 learners, ranging in age from 9-13.
 
Duties include:
  • Ensure well-being of all pupils
  • Ensure a diverse range of playable resources are provided for, and are accessible to, all children
  • Discuss resources with the children (school council) and use their views to create development plans
  • Provide support and training for other school staff or pupils as required
  • Ensure enriching play events or opportunities are created
  • Create opportunities for play to support the social and behavioural development of pupils
  • Work with Year 8 Sports Ambassadors who support younger children with their play 

Working hours: 15 hours per week. Timetabled to support breaktimes and lunchtimes from 11:00am-2:00pm.
 
Please ensure that you refer to the full job description and person specification when completing the application form and demonstrate how your experience, skills and competencies make you suitable for this position. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
 
The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

Application packs and further information are available to download from the school’s website at: www.gosfortheast.newcastle.sch.uk

Applications can be emailed to admin@gosfortheast.newcastle.sch.uk or posted to the address above.

Closing date: Friday 7th March
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