Dorset Council UK
Cover Supervisor (Games Maker) - St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School
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St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School
St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School is an over-subscribed Middle School for Years 5 - 8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022). The school was recently SIAMS inspected and received a strong report (2026).
We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect, and love.
We are seeking to appoint a games maker
Your main role will be to increase student participation during our lunch break and after school clubs by leading a variety of activities. We are keen to develop clubs for table tennis and pickleball as well as other sports and activities. Part of the afternoon would be spent supporting our classroom-based learning, perhaps running an intervention or supporting directly in the classroom. This post is fixed term until the end of this academic year directly linked to external funding, we would be looking for you to start as soon as possible.
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The games maker role would be paid at Grade 6. The anticipated hours are 12 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. We may be able to offer some flexibility around this for the candidate, which can be discussed at the interview.
At St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School We Have
- A Christian vision and values which underpin all our work,
- Pupils who are motivated and love their school,
- A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong,
- First middle school nationally to become a When the Adults Change Partner School,
- A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning,
- A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life,
- Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world,
- Eco-Schools Green Flag (with Distinction),
- Fantastic resources, buildings, and grounds which form a stimulating working environment,
- A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed!
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Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call to make an appointment when the Head of School will tour you.
An information pack can be found [here](Recruitment pack).
Please email Mrs. R Golledge at rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac for further details.
Closing date
Monday 28th September.
Interviews
Will be held on Monday 5th October.
Applications
Should be on-line.
CVs will not be accepted.
Please apply if your heart tells you that you could belong with us.
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