Play Leader Vacancy

St Margaret's Church of England Academy; Basildon; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basildon is seeking a caring individual to join the lunchtime team. This fixed-term role offers 6.25 hours per week during term time, focusing on pupil engagement in outdoor activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and high expectations for student achievement. Join a supportive staff team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and community involvement. Competitive pay offered on a pro-rata basis.

Benefits

Friendly and caring Christian ethos

Commitment to professional development

Supportive staff team

Responsibilities

• Encourage pupil engagement in outdoor activities.
• Arrange practical activities for various ages.
• Commit to the ethos of a Church school.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Job Details

St Margaret's CofE Academy is looking for a dedicated, friendly and caring individual to join our lunchtime team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity in a great location to serve a community of enthusiastic children.

6.25 hours per week. Fixed term,
11:50am to 1:05pm Monday to Friday
38 working weeks per year (term time only, excluding non-pupil days)

Pay Scale 2. The full time pay range for this band is £21,525 to £25,914 per year.
Pro Rata £3,597.17 - £3,652.00 per year
Employees are paid monthly in twelve equal payments.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

About the School

At St Margaret's C of E Academy, part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust, we welcome children, their parents and families into a warm, friendly and hardworking environment where our Christian Values are the heart of all we do. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child and encourage them in all we do, preparing them for life's journey. Our outstanding SIAMS inspection in November 2015 stated that our Christian Values are 'rooted in the very fabric of the school'. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.