Play Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7QW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5135ed69-43da-40fe-9e83-7be4c9082e8b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
Experience of working with children in a school or child environment
Experience of working with children in an OPAL school
Qualifications
Hold a childcare/play work level 1 qualification or
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake on appointment)
Play Worker level 2 (or willingness to complete apprenticeship)
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate clearly and co-operatively with children and adults, verbally and in writing, in English.
Ability to recognize behaviour that may be a cause for concern.
Ability to work as part of a group and on your own
Ability to encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times.
Ability to provide rich and varied play opportunities for all children.
Ability to ask for guidance is unsure how to proceed.
Ability to effectively use tact and diplomacy to advise, guide, persuade or instruct pupils and parents.
Ability to train and coach other members of the Play Team.
Ability to respond appropriately to hazards and challenging situations.
What the school offers its staff
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Play Co-Ordinator to join our Play Team as we embark on an exciting journey through OPAL play, to give all our children amazing play experiences, and our Play Team are a critical part of making this happen.
The role involves being part of the team that implements the OPAL approach within school. The successful candidate will obtain, store, monitor and replace a diverse range of play resources. They will be outside every lunchtime to supervise and support the children in ready, respectful and safe play. They will help to train and support other members of the play team in the OPAL approach and work with children to inspire amazing play throughout the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Borrow Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. Borrow Wood Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust
Experience
Experience of working with children in a school or child environment
Experience of working with children in an OPAL school
Qualifications
Hold a childcare/play work level 1 qualification or
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake on appointment)
Play Worker level 2 (or willingness to complete apprenticeship)
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate clearly and co-operatively with children and adults, verbally and in writing, in English.
Ability to recognize behaviour that may be a cause for concern.
Ability to work as part of a group and on your own
Ability to encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times.
Ability to provide rich and varied play opportunities for all children.
Ability to ask for guidance is unsure how to proceed.
Ability to effectively use tact and diplomacy to advise, guide, persuade or instruct pupils and parents.
Ability to train and coach other members of the Play Team.
Ability to respond appropriately to hazards and challenging situations.
What the school offers its staff
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Play Co-Ordinator to join our Play Team as we embark on an exciting journey through OPAL play, to give all our children amazing play experiences, and our Play Team are a critical part of making this happen.
The role involves being part of the team that implements the OPAL approach within school. The successful candidate will obtain, store, monitor and replace a diverse range of play resources. They will be outside every lunchtime to supervise and support the children in ready, respectful and safe play. They will help to train and support other members of the play team in the OPAL approach and work with children to inspire amazing play throughout the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Borrow Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. Borrow Wood Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust