Wrap Around Play Leader (Level 3)

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

Job summary

A growing Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Play Leader for Lightwater Village School. This role involves leading the wrap-around provision, planning engaging activities, and ensuring a safe environment for children's play. Candidates should have experience in childcare and strong organizational skills. The position offers flexibility, competitive pension, and a supportive community atmosphere. Actual salary is £10,187.29 for 17.5 hours a week.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the wrap-around provision at Lightwater Village School.
• Plan engaging activities that promote positive behaviour.
• Ensure high standards of care in a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to build positive relationships with children

Friendly and approachable with a supportive team spirit

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Up-to-date Safeguarding training

Job description

Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the wrap‑around 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.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
• Level 3 childcare qualification (desirable)
• Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and encourage engaging, inclusive play
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Friendly, approachable, and resilient with a supportive team spirit
• Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School

Our 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 Community

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Benefits and Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

• Start Date: January 2026
• Salary: £25,001 FTE
• Pay Scale: Associate 3.1
• Actual Salary: £10,187.29
• Hours: 17.5 hours - Monday to Friday 2.30pm - 6pm (38 weeks)
• Closing Date: Friday 12th December at 9.30am
• Interview Date: TBC