Lunchtime Play Co-Ordinator – Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery

Harrow Council; Stanmore; Remote; GBP 9,400 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery in Stanmore seeks a Lunchtime Play Co-ordinator to supervise child-initiated play during the school day. 14.5 hours per week, term-time only (11:30–14:00, Mon–Fri). Fixed-term for one year, starting 2 November 2026 or sooner; salary on G4 13 pro rata (£10,433.97 actual).

You will promote safety and welfare at midday breaks and help ensure a happy, healthy lunchtime. The school offers Local Government Pension Scheme and CPD; appointment is subject to Enhanced

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children at lunchtime is preferred.
• Ability to promote safety and positive behaviour.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate child-initiated play during lunch.
• Support safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils.

Job description

Overview

School: Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery

Address: Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ

Tel:[phone]

Headteacher:Rachel Inniss

Website:www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

Lunchtime Play Co-Ordinator

Salary: G4 13 pro rata (Actual £10,433.97)

Hours of work: 14.5 hours per week - term time only. (11.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. Monday-Friday plus 2 hours)

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year

Starting Monday 2nd November 2026 or Sooner

At Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, situated in the London Borough of Harrow, we aim to give children every chance to develop as a unique independent learner. We want the very best for every child in our school and as staff we work hard to ensure our children are happy and safe, so they can achieve their full potential. Our pupils’ behaviour and welfare is Outstanding and our academic outcomes well above national average.

About you

We are seeking to appoint a lunchtime play co-ordinator for 14.5 hour per week who can support and facilitate meaningful and productive child-initiated play during the school day in accordance with the play policy.

We seek an exceptional staff member, to make this happen and to work as part of our team in securing and maintaining the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break periods. We seek a staff member whom wishes to ensure the children have a happy, healthy and playful lunchtime.

The post holder will have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the schools’ child protection and behaviour management policy.

In return, Whitchurch Primary School offers excellent benefits to staff including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Continuous Professional Development

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online check, medical clearances, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are an equal opportunities employer.