After School Club Play Leader
Hillcross Primary School, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4EE26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,617
Pay scale
- ME4-3
Hourly rate
- £15.68 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
will preferably hold a level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification. If you are highly motivated, have good organisational skills and are committed to developing children’s confidence and well-being you are encouraged to apply. Experience of working in an after school provision, childcare setting or school environment is desirable but not essential.
- Is committed to our mission, vision and values
- Is able to use a range of learning strategies creatively and make appropriate adaptations in order to support the learning of all children across the curriculum
- Is highly ambitious and has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
- Effectively secures high levels of achievement and emotional well-being for every child
- Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
- Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Pupils who are exceptionally well-behaved, curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
- Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas
- A senior leadership team that thinks flexibly and embraces good ideas
- Clear succession planning enabling all staff to develop the skills they need for the future
- A positive, carefully planned and well-equipped working environment
- An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises and celebrates the contribution of every member of the school
- Fantastic public transport links and a free staff car park (for those members of staff who live further afield).
- As a member of the school you will have access to an employee assistance programme that provides a range of support and services
- Staff also have priority in obtaining a place in the school for their own children and they can also access our extended services at a reduced cost
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hillcross Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hillcross Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@hillcross.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085426936
Hillcross has a long-standing reputation for excellence; we are a recognised ‘Thinking School’ and we are very proud of the school’s success in enabling children to become confident, independent learners. It is our commitment to ensuring that children are at the heart of all we do and our strong relationships across the school community that make our school an exciting and enjoyable place to work. Happiness in school and as little stress as possible will automatically lead to better outcomes for everyone. We are unapologetically ambitious for all our children. You will see from our website that we have excellent facilities, a strong and supportive staff team, incredible children who are curious, keen and enthusiastic about learning, positive and constructive partnerships with parents and highly effective collaborations with a range of external agencies. As a result, our children make strong progress in a range of ways, and the academic progress and achievement of our children is improving consistently. If you would like to apply for any of our vacancies, please contact the school office and I look forward to being able to show you around our wonderful school.
Arranging a visit to Hillcross Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hillcross.merton.sch.uk.
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