Closing Date - Tuesday 25th February 2025
Interview Date - w/c 3rd March 2025
Start Date - 31st March 2025
Core Hours - Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.15pm (term time only)
Salary - £13ph
Benefits of working at our school
The Blue Coat School is a diverse and vibrant community. We pride ourselves on cultivating a staff community who are innovative and dynamic teachers, knowledgeable and passionate support staff, and creative, forward-thinking leaders.
All staff have access to a range of benefits including ongoing CPD, a delicious free lunch each day during term time, remuneration on school fees, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, use of fitness facilities including a school pool, social and wellbeing events and free on-site parking.
Support Staff are enrolled into a direct contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions and associated benefits.
Post Overview
Breaktime is an important part of the school day at the Blue Coat School. We are looking to recruit a Breaktime Supervisor to create a fun and safe environment for the children during morning and lunchtime breaks during term time.
Qualifications/Professional Development
* A first aid qualification would be desirable.
* A qualification in childcare would be desirable.
Experience and skills
* Experience of working with children aged 3 – 11.
* Evidence of effective communication and listening.
* Experience of working in a primary school would be desirable.
* Experience of leading and participating in safe and creative play would be desirable.
Knowledge
* Sound knowledge of safeguarding principles.
* Knowledge of good practice in outdoor play for children aged 3 – 11 would be desirable.
Personal attributes
* Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
* Ability to form and maintain relationships.
* Sensitivity to other and the ability to work cooperatively.
* Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.
A full and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below. Application forms, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Noel Neeson, should be returned to recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com by 9am Tuesday 25th February 2025.
Interviews will take place w/c 3rd March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview and there will be an opportunity to tour the school.
All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.
At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School. All other attributes will be assessed using the contents of the application form, at interview and with the professional references.
The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory online check, a satisfactory medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. Confidential references will be sought prior to interview.
The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.