Senior Leisure Attendant (Taunton)

Monkton Wood Academy; Taunton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Senior Leisure Attendant for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will oversee operations in a busy sports facility, lead a team of attendants, and ensure exceptional customer service and safety standards. This part-time position requires strong leadership skills and a passion for sport and leisure. Join our dynamic team and make a real impact in the community!

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave

Well-being support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in leisure.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the sports facility.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure operational efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Operational management

Health and Safety

Team motivation

Education

Relevant qualification in leisure management

Tools

Online booking system

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Leisure Attendant (MWA) Maternity Cover

Actual Annual Salary: £11,699 - £12,612

Full Time Equivalent Salary: CLF Grade C (£28,859 - £31,111)

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term

Contract Length: Fixed until 31 / 03 / 2027 or until the post holder returns

Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week

Working Pattern

• Monday : 17:00 – 22:00
• Tuesday : 17:00 – 22:00
• Wednesday : 17:00 – 22:00
• Thursday : O/T available 17:00 – 22:00
• Friday : O/T available 17:00 – 22:00

Weekend working: O/T available 09:00 – 16:00

Flexibility: can work any 3 days MONDAY – FRIDAY.

Provisional Start Date: 16th February 2026

Join our dynamic team at Monkton Wood Academy Sports Centre, a thriving hub for community sport and fitness!

We’re seeking a proactive and customer‑focused Senior Leisure Attendant to oversee the day‑to‑day running of our busy school‑based facility, open Monday–Friday (5–10pm) and weekends (9am – 5pm). This is a 15 hours per week contract, covering three mid‑week shifts (Monday–Friday), with overtime opportunities and weekend absence cover when required, plus occasional office hours (in lieu) to support the Leisure and Lettings Management team across the CLF Trust. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and motivate a team of Leisure Attendants, manage staff rotas, and ensure smooth operations across all shifts.

You’ll take ownership of our online booking system and staff procedures / training, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and equipment care. If you’re organised, adaptable, and passionate about sport and leisure, this is your chance to make a real impact in a fast‑paced, rewarding role.

For further information or a casual discussion about the role, please feel free to get in touch.

About you

• Key holder responsibilities including the opening and closing of the facilities and preparing the areas for public use.
• This includes overseeing maintenance, cleaning and Health and Safety standards throughout facilities at all times, instigating repairs as required and ensuring equipment is stored securely and appropriately.
• Report any operational challenges and / or concerns of any nature to the Deputy Leisure and Lettings Manager.
• Effectively motivate a team of Leisure Attendants to deliver all Leisure activities in accordance with pre‑scheduled rotas and cover requirements to ensure full delivery of the provision.
• Supervise, coach and mentor more junior colleagues within the team as directed by the Deputy Leisure and Lettings Manager.
• Provide operational supervision to Leisure Assistants, including allocation of work and provide feedback as required to Deputy Leisure and Lettings Manager in accordance with the agreed procedures, to aid professional development conversations.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Monkton Wood Academy

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11‑18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.

Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi‑Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role / wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above‑industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

• Closing Date: 7 January 2026
• Short‑listing: 8 January 2026
• Interviews: 20 January 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy / site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

Safeguarding Statement

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.