Playground Supervisor

We are looking to appoint a playground supervisor to help oversee the safety and supervision of pupils in the playground. This is a permanent position. The hours are 8.15am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, and includes half an hour for provided lunch.

Duties include:

• Playground supervision of pupils at break time (10:55 to 11:15) and lunchtime (12:35 to 14:00). 
• Monitoring and ensuring safe behaviour in the designated play areas.
• Responding to pupil injuries and illness, providing appropriate first aid and assistance, and contacting the medical team for further assistance when required. 
• Completing accident reports for injuries and providing a weekly update to the pastoral team on behaviour, issues and incidents.
• Liaise with the pastoral team about urgent pastoral or safeguarding concerns when required. 
• Take a lead role in the organisation, sorting and distribution of lost property. 
• Assist with the supervision and safe management of the school buses before and after school.
• Assist with the follow up of pupils who are unaccounted for at AM and PM registration and to provide assistance with the follow up of missing pupils in line with the missing child policy.
• Undertake other supervisory duties around the school and provide assistance with other general duties when required.
• Act as a cover supervisor to cover lessons for absent teaching staff when required.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and enthusiasm
• Motivated to work with children and young people

 Desirable:

• Experience of working with or caring for children
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th February 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025.

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.