Vacancies at Old Basford School

The success of Old Basford School depends on the passion and skill of its staff. We are always delighted to hear from teaching and support staff that can make a significant difference to the lives of our children.

Thank you for your interest in wanting to work at Old Basford School.

We currently have the following vacancy

OPAL Play Team Member

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary:  GLPB, points 2 – 3 (pro rata salary is £4,432 based on £22,366 FTE)

Hours:  8.75 a week, Mon to Fri 11.45am – 1.30pm, Term Time Only

Start Date: As soon as possible - to be confirmed with the successful applicant

Job Reference: OPAL/2024

Old Basford School wish to appoint a Play Team member to join the successful OPAL team, who are establishing effective lunchtime play and will become a Platinum award winning school.  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.

The main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Work as part of the play team to cover all lunchtime tasks daily. This will include sessions outside, and in the dining hall.
• Work with the play leader to ensure all children have access to exciting age-appropriate play opportunities every lunch time.
• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
• Ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicate/implement any changes required.
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit.
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (when trained).
• Assist children at lunch, e.g. with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates encourage good eating, hygiene and social skills.
• Clear and clean the hall during service (e.g. spillages, assisting with waste food, trays and cutlery). 
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the 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.
• Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.
• Assist with training new team members.
• To complete school-based induction and any subsequent training required

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with young people (all ages in the primary school range 4 to 11 years).
• Positive and supportive attitude towards young people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Confident in working with and able to influence and negotiate with children from Reception (4 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
• Strong teamwork skills; enjoy being part of a team, supportive, flexible and reliable.
• Practical, solutions driven.
• Friendly, approachable and caring manner.
• Dependable, with good time keeping.
• Willingness to try new things and work outside comfort zone.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th April 10am

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 7^th May

Pre-employment checks

As a school, we are required by law to make certain checks on candidates throughout the recruitment process.  The documents below outline the checks we are required to make.  Failure to declare or submit to any of the checks could jeopardise your application.

How to Apply

To apply for a role please complete the appropriate Application Form which can be downloaded from the links below; please note that CV’s are not accepted alone.

Applications by email are encouraged and should be sent to: admin@oldbasford.nottingham.sch.uk

Alternatively they can be posted to the following address:

Headteacher
Old Basford School
Percy Street
Old Basford
Nottingham
NG6 0GF

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we only contact candidates who have been shortlisted, and interviews are usually held within 2 weeks of the closing date.

If you are shortlisted, we will take up references before your interview so please provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees.

Safeguarding

Old Basford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.