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Lightwater 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.

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 childrens lives within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

• 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

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

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.

As 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 2000 colleagues and over 17000 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

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• 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

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information .

Start Date : January 2026

Salary : 25001 FTE

Pay Scale : Associate 3.1

Actual Salary : 10187.29

Hours : 17.5 hours - Monday to Friday 2.30pm 6pm (38 weeks)

Closing Date : Friday 12th December at 9.30am

Interview Date : TBC