Play Development Officer - Positive Playgrounds

PlayBoard

23 Jul 2007

Ciara Murray

ciara.murray@playboard.co.uk

028 9080 3386

www.playboard.co.uk

The Play Development Officer will assist in the facilitation of the 'Positive Playgrounds' Project for PlayBoard and deliver and promote playground training and support to targeted Primary Schools. The postholder will also assist in the development of related materials for the programme.

Applicants should possess

1. A minimum of 3 years direct experience within a playwork, youthwork, childcare or education environment.
2. A relevant qualification in training & development, adult education or similar or demonstrate appropriate or extensive experience.
3. Fundamental knowledge of children’s play issues and in particular within the school playground environment.
4. Experience of design and delivery of training including monitoring and evaluation.
5. Demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills.
6. Proven ability to produce written and verbal reports to a high standard.
7. Trained in IT with an ability to produce written reports, evaluations etc.
8. Full current driving licence and the use of a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport, which will permit the candidate to meet the requirement of the post.
9. Demonstrate ability to work to tight deadlines.
10. Proven evidence of working innovatively and using own initiative.
11. A proven commitment to equal opportunities.