Clerical Assistant & Opal Playleader MSA – linked role

Teaching Vacancies; Lincoln; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Professional development

Flu vaccinations

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health

Descripción de la vacante

Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is seeking a diligent Clerical Assistant & Opal Playleader MSA – linked role. The post combines office administration with midday supervision, demanding a proactive, team-based approach and strong ICT skills.

The successful candidate will support classroom and dining hall activities, help create displays, and ensure a safe, engaging lunchtime environment. Training and development are encouraged within a welcoming school community.

Formación

• Experience of creating materials and displays, ideally in a school setting.
• A flexible and professional approach to working in a busy and demanding environment.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of databases.
• Organised and able to prioritise.
• Ability to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Value the importance of lunchtimes for children alongside the office administration element of the role
• Be keen to get involved and help children develop confidence and self-esteem through play?
• Enjoy working as a member of a team
• Be able to demonstrate that healthy eating for children as important to you as it is to the Academy?
• Be able to undertake the physical work to set up the School Dinner Hall and serve lunches
• Have the ability to not only be able to undertake supervision of children, be aware of health and Safety but also be able undertake tasks of a both a busy office environment and dining hall.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out clerical duties as part of the combined post.
• Provide midday supervisory support to pupils during lunch hours as part of the linked role.

Conocimientos

IT skills

MS Word

Excel

Databases

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible

Team player

Healthy eating

Prioritisation

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Clerical Assistant & Opal Playleader MSA – linked role

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Admin team and Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant team play a vital role in our school and the Governing Body are seeking to find someone who is committed to making a real difference; someone who takes pride in our school and wants to be part of a team that puts children first. If you are someone who wants to be part of an amazing team, is dedicated to making the school environment the best it can possibly be, well-motivated, dedicated with excellent communication and organisational skills to take on this important role we would love to hear from you.

This vacancy is for a combined Clerical Assistant and Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant. The two functions are linked and form one overall appointment. They are not available as separate positions. The successful candidate will be required to undertake both clerical duties and midday supervisory duties as part of this combined post.

To be considered for the post it is essential to have:

• Experience of creating materials and displays, ideally in a school setting;
• A flexible and professional approach to working in a busy and demanding environment;
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of databases;
• Organised and able to prioritise.
• Ability to work in a busy environment under pressure;
• Value the importance of lunchtimes for children alongside the office administration element of the role
• Be keen to get involved and help children develop confidence and self-esteem through play?
• Enjoy working as a member of a team
• Be able to demonstrate that healthy eating for children as important to you as it is to the Academy?
• Be able to undertake the physical work to set up the School Dinner Hall and serve lunches
• Have the ability to not only be able to undertake supervision of children, be aware of health and Safety but also be able undertake tasks of a both a busy office environment and dining hall.

This is a unique role and appointment is to the combined post only. An applicant cannot apply to undertake either element in isolation. If you feel that you have these skills and attributes, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 20th November 2026

Interviews will be held: 1st December 2026

Thank you in advance to applicants who take the time to apply for the above position. If you have not heard by close of business on 25th November please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salary - All roles (except apprentices) offer a minimum hourly rate above National Living Wage, with salary progression
• Pension Scheme - LGPS pension scheme with minimum employer contribution of 16.5%
• Professional development - Individual development plus high-quality professional development from LEAD Teaching School Hub and the Diocese.
• Flu vaccinations - Free seasonal flu vaccinations for employees who are not otherwise eligible, ensuring health and well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free 24/7 support for employees offering counselling and resources for emotional, financial and legal issues.
• Occupational Health - Free services available to support employee well-being and promote a healthy work environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy and play an important role in our relentless drive for continued success. This post offers a fantastic chance to become part of an exceptional team in our ambitious and forward-thinking Academy serving a thriving and supportive community.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Fluency Duty:

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Commitment to safeguarding

Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to the following checks where relevant: childcare disqualification, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Children’s Barred List (DBS), medical, online and social media searches, prohibition from teaching, Right to Work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All Pre employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.