Play Leader

Rosecliffe Spencer Academy; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosecliffe Spencer Academy in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, is seeking an applicant who is patient, tolerant and fair with children. The role involves initiating play and encouraging each child to become the best version of themselves, while maintaining a calm, hardworking and conscientious approach.

The school serves around 450 children from Nursery to Year 6, with OPAL Play promoting play at lunchtime. We are committed to equality and diversity in employment and education provision, and we

Qualifications

• Patient, tolerant and fair with children.
• Ability to initiate play and encourage personal development.
• Hard working, conscientious with strong listening skills.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Excellent listening

Independence & initiative

Relationship building

Job description

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, tolerant, sympathetic and fair
• Can initiate play and encourage children to be the best version of themselves
• Is hard working and conscientious
• Has excellent listening skills
• Can work independently, show initiative and stay calm under pressure
• Has an ability to build strong, trusting relationships

Rosecliffe Spencer Academy opened in September 2020 and is at the heart of a growing community in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. We have a diverse community with approximately 450 children ranging from Nursery to Year 6. OPAL Play was introduced in 2024 and has promoted play throughout school at lunchtime.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.