Before and After School Play Leader (E6042) - Talbot Primary School

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PLAY LEADER 15 hours per week, term-time only

Talbot Primary is seeking to appoint a Play Leader to support in the delivery of our Before and After School provision.  Do you have a creative mind? Are you experienced in working with young children? Would you thrive at using your creative ability to enhance children’s learning through play activities? If so, we need you!

Salary Range: NJC SCP A1 - 1-2 – £23,151.48 per annum, pro-rata for term-time only. Actual salary £7875,60

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024.

This position is for 15 hours a week. Working pattern: 07.30 – 09.00 and/or 3.15pm-6.15pm

Applicants will:

  • Be enthusiastic individuals who can assist in planning and delivering high quality play and care for our children
  • Encourage participation within that planning, with the children themselves; and fill that planning with the passion to develop the children’s abilities. 
  • Work as a team to ensure daily site checks and the safety of our children is secured
  • Evaluate and provide input with the team 
  • GCSE grade C+ equivalent/NVQ

As part of this role, we need someone who will be able to confidently carry out daily site checks within the setting, ensure the safety of the children, staff and site visitors. At the end of each session, our successful candidates would then also evaluate and provide input with the team collectively.  This means the ability to work in a team is crucial.

In return we offer:

  • a supportive and friendly team of colleagues;
  • excellent professional development opportunities;
  • enthusiastic and engaged children; and 
  • supportive parents and governors.

Talbot Primary is a successful and very popular primary. We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website www.talbot.leeds.sch.uk for more information). We promote diversity and we want a work force that represents the population of Leeds.   Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

Talbot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 12th November 2024. Interviews will take place on Monday 18th November 2024.  Application packs are available from the school office or can be downloaded from https://www.eteach.com/schools/talbot-primary-school-20111 or the school website.  Completed applications should be sent by e-mail to recruitment@talbotprimary.net or by post for the attention of Mrs J Manota, School Business Manager, Talbot Primary School, East Moor Road, Leeds, LS8 1AF.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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