Play LeaderEDV​/DS

Overview

About This Role:

Working as a member of the play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the play team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all.

• Work as part of the play team to cover all lunchtime tasks daily, including sessions outside and, if required, in the dining hall.
• Work with the play coordinator to ensure all children have access to exciting age-appropriate play opportunities every lunchtime.
• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
• Work with the site Manager, play coordinator, and play team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
• Coordinate and communicate between play zones and the dining hall to ensure all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch.
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicate/implement any changes required.
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit.
• Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g., site issues, behaviour, first aid.
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting.
• Coordinate and communicate with the play coordinator, play colleagues and the catering team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside.
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve team practices and performance.
• Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies.
• Support and uphold the school’s values system and school rules and reward pupils with verbal praise for positive attitudes and behaviours.

The Downley School (TDS) is a great school to work at and has positive staff and parent surveys. The curriculum offer is enhanced with facilities and resources including:

• A bespoke Art and DT room
• Food technology kitchen
• An Imagination Studio
• A drama teacher and costume cupboard
• A Scandinavian yurt with log burner
• Private woods and nature areas including a pond
• Extensive fields for outdoor learning
• Well-resourced library
• Air conditioning throughout the school
• Coming soon: an additional all-weather playground, a purpose indoor sport hall, and a dedicated dining area

We support staff to perform at their best and progress in their careers by providing:

• Leadership opportunities
• Excellent professional development
• IT equipment provided
• Supportive staff and collaborative culture
• Customisable planning for all curriculum
• A fun, friendly and sociable team

The Downley is part of The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST), which comprises 13 primary schools. Being part of a Trust provides CPD, networking, and in-house support and career development opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced check.