Breakfast Club Leader

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 4,100 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is seeking a Breakfast Club Leader to manage our breakfast club, promoting safe, high‑quality, child‑centred play and a nutritious start to the day.

This permanent, part‑time role offers 6.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year; the ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Play Work qualification or equivalent, strong relationships with pupils and staff, and a willingness to complete safeguarding checks including DBS.

Responsibilities

• ManageBreakfastClub provision
• Promote safe, high‑quality, child‑centred play
• Ensure nutritious breakfast is provided and starts the day well

Education

Level 2 Play Work qualification

Job description

Vacancy: Breakfast Club Leader

Contract: Permanent

Grade: TSPT 6, points 17 - 21

Salary: £4,108 - £4,505 (FTE £27,261 - £29,900)

Hours: 6.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

We are looking for an outstanding, organised, caring and approachable Breakfast Club Play Leader to manage our Breakfast Club provision. As Leader you will be responsible for promoting and developing high-quality child-centered play activities in a relaxed, safe and nurturing environment while offering a nutritional, balanced breakfast to provide an excellent start to the day for our children.

The successful candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Play work or an equivalent recognised childcare qualification. Your ability to establish good relationships with both pupils and staff, together with an understanding of managing pupil behaviour is essential. A recognised first aid qualification would be preferable, or you must be willing to undertake training.

Spring Trust strives to offer the very best education within our power to every child we can reach. Our member schools are part of a family that shares their knowledge, expertise and resources to change children's lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all shortlisted candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership.