Lunchtime Play Leader

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School; Cotgrave; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic team environment

Training and development opportunities

Flexible hours during term time

Pension scheme

Job summary

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is seeking a friendly Play Leader to coordinate lunchtime activities and help children stay active and engaged. You will work with a team of Play Leaders to create a happy, safe, and inclusive playground environment.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to encourage participation, while supporting a positive lunchtime experience for all children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities: assist with planning and delivery of structured lunchtime activities.
• Set up play spaces: organise play areas and move furniture/equipment.
• Communicate with staff: share information about children with teachers and management.
• Involve children in planning: consult with children to reflect their interests.
• Supervise pupils: oversee pupils inside and outside the dining hall for safety.
• Conduct risk assessments: ensure activities and equipment are safe and reviewed.
• Promote orderly dining: help maintain an orderly, pleasant dining service.
• Set up and pack away dining hall: arrange tables, move chairs, sweep and wipe tables.
• Manage movement: supervise safe movement of children in the covered area.
• Maintain behaviour standards: support positive behaviour and reduce incidents.
• Supervise during bad weather: monitor pupils in classrooms when weather is poor.
• Perform additional duties: as reasonably required by line manager.

Job description

Do you love being active, creative and helping children have fun?

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Play Leader to help make lunchtime the best part of the day!

As our Play Leader, you will:

• Set up and organise exciting games and activities at lunchtime.
• Help children join in, stay active and make friends.
• Work alongside our team of pupil Play Leaders to create a happy and inclusive playground.
• Support positive play and encourage everyone to have fun.
• Help make lunchtime a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for all.

What our children would like...

Our children told us that they would love someone who:

• Is kind, energetic and enjoys playing with children.
• Has lots of ideas for fun games and activities.
• Can encourage everyone to join in.
• Knows the rules of football and is happy to referee playground matches fairly!
• Can help solve small disagreements and keep play positive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude to the playground every day.

If you can help us create happy, active and exciting lunchtimes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us:

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver activities: Assist with the planning and delivery of structured and enthusiastic activities, encouraging maximum participation.

Set up play spaces: Organize and prepare play areas, including moving furniture and play equipment.

Communicate with staff: Manage the exchange of all relevant information about the children with teaching staff and management.

Involve children in planning: Consult with children and involve them in planning activities to ensure their interests and needs are met.

Supervise pupils: Oversee pupils both outside and inside the dining hall, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Conduct risk assessments: Ensure that all activities, equipment, and settings are safe, with relevant risk assessments undertaken.

Promote orderly dining: Ensure that the overall arrangement for children to dine promotes an orderly and pleasant service.

Set up and pack away the dining hall: Including putting up/down tables, moving chairs, sweeping, hoovering, and wiping down tables.

Manage movement: Arrange supervision to allow safe movement among children within the covered area.

Maintain behaviour standards: Ensure acceptable standards of behaviour are maintained to minimize the likelihood of children hurting themselves, others, or damaging property.

Supervise during bad weather: Oversee pupils in classrooms during inclement weather.

Perform additional duties: Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.

General Duties

Be a positive influence on the climate and culture of the Flying High Partnership and be a positive example at all times.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc.

reporting all concerns to your line manager.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Contribute to the overall aims of the Flying High Partnership by engaging as an active member of the Central Team.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Be a flexible and supportive member of the team.

To perform any other task under the reasonable direction of your Line Manager which could include assisting in other areas of the Central Team and schools.

We Can Offer You:

• A fantastic working environment within a supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Access to high-quality Continuous Professional Learning
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven partnership
• Flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement
• A pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s daily school experience

Working Hours

Monday to Friday. 11:40 to 13:20. Term time only.

Application Details

The Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.