Job Description

About the Role

Midday Play Leader Vacancy

Salary:

Grade 2

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - until the end of the academic year, but could be extended (July 2026)

Working Pattern:

Part time, 12:00 - 1:30pm (Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Location:

Parklands C P School

Interviews:

TBC



We welcome applications from candidates who cannot work all five days.



We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and committed Midday Play Leader to join our team at Parklands Community Primary School starting January 2026.



If you are motivated to make a real difference and want to be part of a team that places the happiness and achievement of children at its heart, then Parklands is the place for you!

Role Responsibilities:

Encourage and lead active play outdoors during lunchtime. Supervise indoor play during lunchtime club and wet play. Support positive behaviour following our therapeutic approach. Supervise in the dining hall and assist with lunchtime service when required.

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children. Has enthusiasm and commitment to deliver engaging activities. Is positive and will follow our therapeutic behaviour policy. Is a good communicator and team player. Is motivated, energetic and reliable.

We can offer:

A warm and welcoming school community. A calm and purposeful environment, where children behave very well. Pupils who are respectful, eager to learn and enjoy play. A leadership team with strong determination and ambition for the school's future. Strong governor and parental support. Ongoing professional development.

We welcome, and strongly encourage, visits from prospective candidates - please contact the school office to make an appointment.



Email:

office@parklands.school

| Phone:

01243 788630

Completed applications should be sent to:

sbm@parklands.school

Parklands Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Closing Date:

5th January 2026

Shortlisting:

6th January 2026

Interviews:

TBC



Parklands Community Primary School reserves the right to withdraw this advert at any time.

What You Need to Succeed

After School Club Play Leader (12 - 1:30pm) Scale 2

Responsible to:

Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher

Main Purpose of the Job

To work as part of a team to provide high quality play experience for all pupils during the after-school club within a happy and caring environment.

General Duties

To be responsible for promoting positive play experiences and opportunities for the children after school. To encourage, support and foster positive relationships between children by providing positive and active play experiences and opportunities. To support and co-ordinate Junior Play leaders in setting up activities. To administer first aid when required and record all incidents on medical tracker.

Playground Supervision

To lead on the setting up and organisation of equipment and resources for the children to use during the after-school club. To be responsible for ensuring all equipment is put away at the end of play as necessary ensuring no equipment is left lying around. To actively monitor and supervise children during the after-school club to ensure all pupils are involved in positive play experiences. To actively support pupils in the playground/ play area by teaching them to play co-operatively, introducing them to a range of playtime games and activities.

Pastoral Care

To promote self-discipline, high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes on the part of all children and to implement the school policies and procedures to foster them. To take prompt action when dealing with accidents and incidents and reporting accidents and incidents to the after-school club manager. To report concerns of child abuse to a designated safeguarding lead or in her/his absence to the deputy designated safeguarding lead and record on CPOMS. To listen to children and respond to their needs in accordance with school policy and procedure. To attend to the health, welfare and safety of the children during after school time adhering to the school Health and Safety policy and procedures at all times. To prepare a light snack for the children in line with the food safety standards.

Professional Development

To ensure own continuing professional development by attending training and development opportunities when need is identifies. To attend meetings for play leaders and Inset days when required. To hold a current First Aid certificate or to do the necessary training to obtain one. To hold food safety qualification.

Communication and Community Links

To maintain confidentiality at all times including implementing data protection policies. To contribute positively to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school. To fully support the life and work of the school. To develop and maintain positive, constructive and effective professional relationships with staff, parents, carers, advisors and support professionals the local community and Governors.

In addition to undertake such duties of a similar nature as may be reasonably directed by your line manager from time to time. The duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs of the school.

Equal Opportunity

The Post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the Council's Equal Opportunities Policies.

Further Information

Parklands C P School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

sbm@parklands.school

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01243 788630

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01502.



Job Reference: SCHO01502