Wrap Around Play Leader

GLF Schools; Lightwater; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Lightwater Village School is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Play Leader to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 17.5 hours weekly from Monday to Friday 2.30pm–6pm. You will lead the wrap around after school provision, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment and planning engaging activities.

We look for experience with children, safeguarding awareness, and strong organisational skills. This role sits within GLF Schools, a cluster-driven trust that values collaboration and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Level 3 childcare qualification (desirable).
• Safeguarding training up-to-date.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and resilient with a supportive team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the wrap around after school provision, creating a safe, stimulating environment.
• Plan engaging activities and promote positive behaviour.
• Ensure high standards of care and day-to-day running of the provision.

Skills

Experience with children

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

EmployerLightwater Village SchoolLocationLightwater, SurreyContract TypePermanentHoursPart Time, Term TimeSalaryGLF Associate 3.1 (£10,187.29 - Actual)Posted16th July 2026Start Date1st September 2026Expires27th August 2026 09:30 AMContract TypePermanentStart Date1st September 2026Job ID1565674Suitable forOther GraduatesJob ReferenceLVS012Start Date1st September 2026Contract Type :PermanentSuitable for: Other GraduatesJob ID: 1565674Lightwater Village School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Wrap Around Play Leader to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis, working Monday to Friday 2.30pm – 6pm.Your opportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to lead the wrap around after school provision at Lightwater Village School, creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for our children. As Play Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running and long-term development of the provision, planning engaging activities, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring high standards of care. This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about making a difference in children’s lives within a supportive and collaborative school environment.What we are looking forExperience working with children in a school or childcare settingLevel 3 childcare qualification (desirable)Up-to-date Safeguarding trainingAbility to build positive relationships with children and encourage engaging, inclusive playStrong organisational and time management skillsFriendly, approachable, and resilient with a supportive team spiritCommitted to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environmentPlease read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior schoolOur school stands at the heart of the village community of Lightwater. We offer an outstanding start to education for children from 2 to 11 years old, consistently achieving excellence, yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.Join the GLF Schools CommunityAs a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupilsFounded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationGLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.The DetailsStart Date: 1st Sept 2026Salary: £25,001 FTEPay Scale: Associate 3.1Actual Salary: £10,187.29Hours: 17.5 hours - Monday to Friday 2.30pm – 6pm (38 weeks) - can consider part time/role share.Closing Date: Thursday 27th August at 9.30amGLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.View all jobs from school