Lunchtime Play Leader

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wolverhampton is seeking a Lunchtime Play Leader to supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and promoting positive behavior. The role includes managing lunchtime activities and supporting pupils with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and an understanding of child safeguarding principles. This is a permanent position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children or working with young people.
• Understanding of child safeguarding principles.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and social interaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime in various areas.
• Promote positive behaviour and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment during lunchtime.

Skills

Supervision of pupils

Behaviour management

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Hygiene support

Job description

Lunchtime Play Leader – Job Description

Job Title: Lunchtime Play Leader

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: LA Grade 2 SP 2-3 £24,413 - £24,413 actual pro rota salary
£5675 - £5764

Reports to: Trust Headteacher, Regional Hub Lead

Overall purpose of the post

The Lunchtime Play Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period. The postholder will supervise pupils in dining halls, playgrounds and other designated areas, promoting positive play, inclusion and good conduct in line with academy policies.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision & Pupil Welfare
  • Supervise pupils during lunchtime, including in dining areas, playgrounds and indoor spaces as required
  • Ensure pupils’ safety at all times and respond appropriately to minor accidents or incidents
  • Promote positive behaviour, good manners and respectful interactions
  • Encourage inclusive play and positive social interaction between pupils
  • Support pupils with routines such as lining up, moving between areas and returning to class
• Behaviour Management
  • Apply the academy’s behaviour policy consistently
  • Manage low-level behaviour issues and resolve minor conflicts
  • Report more serious incidents or ongoing concerns to the appropriate colleague
• Hazard, Safety & Organisation
  • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment during lunchtime
  • Report hazards, defects or concerns relating to health and safety
  • Support pupils in following hygiene routines, including handwashing where appropriate
• Support for the Academy
  • Work collaboratively with staff to ensure a calm and positive lunchtime experience
  • Support special arrangements for pupils with additional needs where required
  • Undertake training relevant to the role, including safeguarding and health and safety
• Safeguarding
  • Be able to recognise indicators of abuse, neglect or safeguarding concerns and report them immediately in line with academy policy
  • Provide a high standard of duty of care for colleagues and pupils and comply with all legislation and guidance relating to child protection; All duties comply with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
  • Have due regard for safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people, following all associated child protection and safeguarding policies adopted by the academy, the Local Academy Committee, Trust Board
  • Ensure that all policies and procedures adopted by the Board and the Local Academy Committee are followed
  • Ensure all safeguarding training is completed
• Equal Opportunities and Data Protection
  • Uphold responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 by addressing and preventing unlawful discrimination
  • Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Freedom of Information Act (2000)
• Other Duties
  • Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the academy
  • Follow and actively promote the academy’s ethos and policies
  • Demonstrate commitment to St. Chad’s values and ethos
  • Comply with the Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
  • Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils

To apply - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145288/EDV-2026-TCPA-49269

Any other duties which are commensurate with the grading of the post. This job description will be adapted through negotiation with successful applicant, in order to fully suit the need of the post. Any adaptions will remain compliant with NJC pay and conditions agreement and safeguarding requirements.