Playground Supervisor

Ensuring that the social time our pupils have during morning and lunch breaks is safely overseen and supported is highly important to us at Robert Gordon’s College. We are currently looking for a keen and hard-working individual to join our enthusiastic and experienced staff team in the school playground.

As a Playground Supervisor, you will support children in the playground, helping to provide a safe and stimulating environment, whilst providing a reassuring point of contact for our Junior School pupils. During the time between morning and lunch breaks, you will be part of the Junior School administration team, undertaking general school duties.

The hours of work in this role are 10.15am – 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. Full induction and in-house training is provided, including Child Protection and First Aid.

The ideal candidate will be a positive individual who is calm and caring and willing to learn new skills. If you have good people skills, plenty of enthusiasm, and energy and enjoy working in a friendly environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Membership of the Aviva Pension Scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and a strong community. We welcome applications from all candidates with the required professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

The closing date for this post is Monday, the 2nd of December with interviews taking place the week starting the 9th of December.