Midday Play Leader

eTeach UK Limited; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tadworth is looking for a highly motivated Midday Play Leader to engage children in play during lunchtime. The role involves supervising and setting up activities to ensure a positive experience. Ideal candidates should have skills in actively engaging children and building strong relationships. The institution values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Access to professional development

Free staff car park

Qualifications

• Able to actively engage children in a range of play opportunities.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people.
• Excellent team member with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, supervise, and engage in games and activities for children.
• Promote a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.
• Support children's play and interaction.

Skills

Engagement with children

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and nurturing person to join our Midday Play Leader Team at lunchtime. Our collaborative team works together to ensure that the children have a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience by setting up, supervising, and engaging in a range of games and activities for the children to enjoy.

We are looking for someone who is:

1. Able to actively engage children in a range of play opportunities.
2. Able to model and support children to play together respectfully.
3. Personally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people.
4. An excellent team member.
5. Able to communicate with and build strong professional relationships with all members of the school community, including children and parents.
6. Willing to participate in development and training opportunities.

We can offer you:

• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues.
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team who are open to new ideas.
• A positive, carefully planned, and well-equipped working environment.
• A wide-ranging and exciting programme of CPD and opportunities to experience all aspects of school life.
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises and celebrates the contribution of every member of the school.
• Excellent public transport links and a free staff car park (for those members of staff who live further afield).
• Access to an employee assistance programme that provides a range of support and services.
• Priority in obtaining a place in the school for their own children and access to extended services at a reduced cost.

What do staff who have recently joined the school say about their experience?

“I have been very impressed and touched by the warm and friendly attitude of all members of staff towards me. This has made settling in much easier – and it’s such an enjoyable place to work in!”

We warmly welcome all potential candidates to visit the school. Please contact our school office if you have any further questions or to arrange a visit.

At Hillcross, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should declare any convictions or cautions, whether they are spent or unspent.

Applicants will be selected for an interview based on their applications and how well they demonstrate they meet the requirements of the person specification.

Closing Date for applications: 03/09/2025

Interviews: TBC

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.