Play Leader Vacancy

Teaching Vacancies; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basildon seeks an engaging and proactive individual to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong organizational skill set and a dedication to pupil engagement in outdoor activities. The role emphasizes high expectations of achievement and behavior while fostering a caring Christian community. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment are offered. If you are committed to helping students reach their full potential, we would love to meet you.

Benefits

Caring, friendly environment

Strong commitment to professional development

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Be adaptable and willing to support all aspects of lunchtime provision.
• Believe in helping all children achieve their best.
• Have high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Encourage pupil engagement in outdoor activities.
• Arrange practical activities for a range of ages.
• Strive to improve own practice and that of others.

Skills

Energetic and proactive

Strong organizational skills

Ambition

Enthusiasm

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate should:

• Be energetic and proactive, encouraging pupil engagement in outdoor activities;
• Have strong organisational skills, to arrange practical activities for a range of ages;
• Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;
• Have high expectations of what can be achieved with outstanding practice;
• Constantly strive to improve their own practice and that of others;
• Believe in helping all children be the very best they can be;
• Work well as part of a team;
• Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church school.
• Be adaptable and willing to support all aspects of lunchtime provision;

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
• A school with high aspirations and a strong commitment to professional development;
• Highly motivated children and a supportive staff team.
• SLT and Governors with a clear vision for the future;

Further details about the role

We are a friendly school in Bowers Gifford, Essex and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-one schools across the Diocese.

St Margaret’s CofE Academy was rated by Ofsted as Good in September 2024 and an Excellent Church School by SIAMS in May 2023.

There is a strong Christian ethos at St Margaret’s and we always strive for success. We place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour. We value positive relationships and caring attitudes between all members of the school community. Our academy is driven by our strong Christian Vision and our Values of love, friendship, wisdom, respect, courage and perseverance; this vision and these values guide everything we do.

If you think this is an opportunity for you, we would love to meet you. We can offer a friendly and warm environment in a school that celebrates each and every member of their community.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Margaret's Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.