Lunchtime Play Leader/Midday Supervisor

London Borough Of Bromley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Lunchtime Play Leader for Pickhurst Academy. This role involves ensuring a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for children. Candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and effective team players. This is a part-time, permanent position with opportunities for professional development and includes benefits such as health insurance after one year.

Benefits

Free access to confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycleshare Scheme

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging young people.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Ability to promote good manners and appropriate behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children enjoy a safe, fun, and positive lunchtime experience.
• Support and motivate children during lunchtime.
• Promote good manners and appropriate behaviour.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Energetic

Team player

Good listener

Job description

Overview

Lunchtime Play Leader/Midday Supervisor – Pickhurst Academy, West Wickham, London Borough of Bromley. Pickhurst Academy is a vibrant, four form entry junior academy located in West Wickham, London Borough of Bromley. The academy is surrounded by large grounds and benefits from a spacious site with green space enabling learning outside, including Forest School sessions. Pickhurst Academy is an 'Outstanding' Academy and part of the Chancery Education Trust.

• Location: West Wickham, Greater London
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours/Pattern: Part-time
• Posting: 13 hours ago

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Play Leader to join our committed team and ensure children enjoy a safe, fun, and positive lunchtime experience. We are seeking candidates who are:

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a passion for engaging young people
• Friendly, approachable, and positive
• Reliable, with excellent time management skills
• Energetic, with high levels of drive and commitment
• Able to promote good manners and appropriate behaviour
• Supportive, motivational, and inspiring to others
• A good listener, with a sense of humour and positive outlook
• Able to stay calm and consistent under pressure
• Team players, committed to collaborative working
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Ready to contribute to the wider life of the Academy
• Supportive of the Trust's ethos of improving educational standards and life chances for young people

Why Join Chancery Education Trust?

At Chancery Education Trust, we prioritise professional development and collaboration across our academies. As an employee, you'll benefit from:

• A culture of shared best practice across our Trust
• Central team support so you can focus on teaching and learning
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke CPD to support your professional growth
• Free access to confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycleshare Scheme
• Health insurance, available following one year of service at the annual renewal point (31st May)

How to Apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Shelley Floyd on 020 8462 5867 or email to arrange an appointment. To apply, please download an Application Form from the Chancery Education Trust website or via the London Borough of Bromley. Chancery Education Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe every pupil and staff member should have the opportunity to fulfill their potential, regardless of background or identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks, including a prohibition from teaching check where applicable. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Chancery Education Trust storing your personal details in our database, in line with GDPR requirements. Chancery Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Information

• Phase: Primary
• Academy/School: Pickhurst Academy (Part of the Chancery Education Trust)
• Position: Lunchtime Play Leader / Midday Supervisor
• Salary: £4,112.59 actual (£23,607 FTE)
• Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Term time only (38 weeks per year)
• Hours: 7.5 hours per week
• Start Date: As soon as possible (subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant employment checks)
• Interview Date: To be confirmed - please apply promptly, as we may interview before the closing date
• Closing Date: 24/10/2025 (we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received)

London Borough of Bromley

Chancery Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.