Part-time Play Worker
We are looking for a part-time Play Worker to start asap for a fixed term post until 9 July 2021
Apply by Thurs 3 Sep 2020
You’ll join our experienced and dedicated team to plan, organise and lead play-based Afternoon sessions for a Class of children aged 6 to 8. The role will also assist the Teachers on lunch break supervision.
Hours: 4.66 hours per week, term time only
- Lunch Break Supervision 1.40 – 2.00pm Monday to Friday
- Afternoon Play Based Sessions 2.00-3.30pm Monday and Friday
Salary: £8.72 per hour plus statutory holiday pay (equivalent to £9.77 per hour)
About You
You’ll be passionate about the importance of play for children and understand how it supports them to develop socially and emotionally. You’ll have a sound track record of supporting children’s play, including children with Additional Learning Needs. You’ll know how to support and be a helping hand, yet also lead a small group on your own. You’ll be a good communicator, able to engage, inspire and support children, and work well with colleagues, parents and carers.
About Us
Cardiff Steiner School is a small, dynamic independent Steiner School for children age 3 to 18.
Steiner Education is the largest and fastest growing independent school system in the world with 1,150 schools worldwide. It offers an inspiring and nurturing education based on the needs of the whole child – physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual. Our distinctive, international curriculum integrates academic, artistic and practical learning into a rich, balanced education.
We offer the Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE) in Upper School. The Certificate is the first trans-national, secondary school qualification to be fully based on the Steiner curriculum. It is a valid, alternative secondary school qualification that allows students to progress to further/higher education free from the pressure of GCSE and A level curricula and examinations.
We offer an energetic, collaborative and supportive environment where your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed and appreciated. You’ll be part of an experienced and diverse team of 25 teaching staff.
Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, we expect all applicants to uphold this. All candidates must have suitability to work with children, and post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
How to apply
Please feel very welcome to contact us to discuss the post on Tel: 029 2056 7986 or email ask@cardiffsteiner.org.uk
Please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below and complete and return the Application Form and Equality of Opportunity Questionnaire by Thursday 3 September 2020 to:
Nicola Robinson, Cardiff Steiner School, Hawthorn Road West, Llandaff North, Cardiff CF14 2FL ask@cardiffsteiner.org.uk
The recruitment process will involve an interview and observed teaching practice in the classroom
Please either type directly in the form using Microsoft Word, or print out and complete the form in black ink. If you have any problems downloading the information please just contact us.
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Job Application Form | pdf | 131kb | Word | 57kb |
Equality & Diversity Questionnaire | pdf | 90kb | Word | 56kb |
Job Applicant Privacy Notice | pdf | 108kb | |
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