OPAL Play Leader for Lunchtime and After school
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 10.30 - 18.30 (with a half an hour lunch)
Work pattern: 35 hours a week, Term Time only + 5 INSET days (39 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 3, Point 5 - 6, £23,925 - £24,267 per annum (depending upon experience)
Start date: Monday 21st April
Are you kind? Are you fun? Do you want give children the best opportunities to play? Are you ready to inspire the next generation?
We’re looking for a Play Leader to lead our new play programme at lunchtimes (OPAL – Outdoor Play And Learning) and manage our brand new after-school club. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and hardworking, who is passionate about working with children and knows how to have fun as well as being organised and able to be part of a lead a small team. We will give you all the training you need so you will need to be keen to learn and commit to training.
The hours required will be from 10.30am until 6.30pm. You will be organising and leading the activities at lunch and the same for the after-school club with admin time built in daily.
The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to ensure our lunchtime play and learning is always a high standard.
This role requires an enhanced DBS certificate with barred lists check.
Desirable qualifications
This role doesn’t require any specific qualifications, but it’s even better if you have:
- First aid and safeguarding training for children.
- Experience working with primary school aged children.
- Level 3 Play Leader Qualification.
About Us:
We aspire to be a school:
- That everyone wants to come to.
- That changes lives.
- That is an exciting place to be and learn in.
- That is an integral part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership – working and learning together, supporting each other.
Our aim is for all staff:
- To enjoy coming to work.
- To enjoy getting better at their role.
- To enjoy making a difference to our pupils and families.
- To have the tools to get through the hard days.
- To work collaboratively and positively with each other.
- To have a work balance which is right for each individual.
For our pupils, we want:
- Belmore to be the right place for each individual child.
- Pupils to want to learn more and do better.
- Pupils to be proud of their school, it is their place.
- We have high standards and expectations for pupils, both academically and socially. We don’t apologise for this.
Benefits:
- All support staff may join our competitive employer contributions Pension Scheme.
- Free Breakfast and After-School Care if needed
- Training opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Access to a vibrant and friendly staff community including involvement in a variety of staff wellbeing groups, school trip travel opportunities and sports activities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to the Cycle to Work scheme.
- A formal contract, detailing terms and conditions, will be extended following completion of all safeguarding/ pre-employment checks.
We see staff as the vital ingredient in our school’s success and our commitment to the development of staff at all levels is a fundamental priority for us.
To fully appreciate what the school is really like you need to see us in action. Please feel free to contact Mrs Amrita Kaur, HR Officer for Primaries, by phone 01895 5462364 or by e-mail:
amkaur@mlp.org.uk, to arrange a visit.
An information pack and application form can be found here or on the school website:
www.belmore.school.
Ready to Apply?
To apply for the post, please complete and application via
My New Term.
Closing date: Friday 7 March 2025 at Noon
Further information: Earlier applications are encouraged and shortlisting and interviews may take place earlier than advertised.
The Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Belmore Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and further social media checks. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children. Please see here link to MLP Safeguarding Policy (primary).
