Play Leader

Halton Borough Council; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Gorsewood Primary School is seeking a Play Leader to supervise and organise safe, engaging activities during playtimes and lunchtimes. The role requires an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who can manage workloads, follow health and safety policies and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Working hours are 10:00–13:00, Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week, temporary position until end of the 25-26 academic year. Salary scale: HBC3 (SCP5-SCP6). DBS clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and leading play activities for children.
• Ability to follow health and safety policies, procedures and regs including hygiene checks and records.
• Proactive, flexible and reliable with good teamwork.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organise and facilitate safe, engaging play activities for children during playtimes and lunchtimes.
• Manage workload and show initiative in a school setting.
• Work as part of a team and support Inclusive ethos of the school.

Skills

Play leadership

Child supervision

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: Gorsewood Rd, Halton, Runcorn WA7 6ES

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time

Hours: 15 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 13:00.

Closing Date: 13/11/2026 at 12:00

Reference: Pri/26/346915

GORSEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL – PLAY LEADER

School:

GORSEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Job title:

PLAY LEADER

Job Category:

EDUCATION

Directorate:

Description:

PLAY LEADER

15.00 HOURS PER WEEK

Monday to FRIDAY 10.00AM TO 1.00PM

to start ASAP

The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking and motivated Play Leader to supervise, organise and facilitate safe, engaging activities for children during play times and lunchtimes.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will be able to manage own workload and show initiative
• Is flexible and professionally optimistic
• Has high standards and takes pride in their work
• Is able to follow health and safety policies, procedures and regulations including hygiene checks, registers and record keeping
• Is able to manage, supervise and provide play opportunities for children
• Will work as part of a school team and establish positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Will take a full and active part in all aspects of school life and support the inclusive ethos of the school
• Is able to nurture, support, motivate and challenge
• Has experience of play leading and organising play

In return we can offer you:

• A warm welcome into the Gorsewood family
• A happy, caring and supportive environment
• An inclusive school that values all within and encourages pupils to Dream, Believe, Achieve and be their best self.

Closing Date:

Friday 13 th November 2026

Short Listing:

Friday 20 th November 2026

Interview Date:

w/c 23 rd November 2026

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged through the school office with the Office Manager Sarah Jackson on 01928 712100 or [e-mail] .

You should note that, if successful, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

An equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Contract Type: Temporary (until end of 25-26 academic year 16.07.2025)

Hours: 15.00

Location: Gorsewood Primary School, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES

Salary Scale: HBC3 (SCP5-SCP6)