BANK STAFF - Lunchtime Play Leader

Hollington Primary School, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,367.00 - £23,115.00 Annually (FTE) TPA1 / NJC2 - 4 - £22367-£23115pa FTE

BANK STAFF - Lunchtime Play Leader job summary

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking for lunchtime play leaders to join their growing team of bank staff to cover on the day sickness, pre-arranged absences and support as and when required. The bank staff team are a casual contract member of the school community that can be contacted to provide support on an ad hoc basis. Your working hours will be 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

Main Purpose of the job:

Responsible, under the direction of the Head Teacher or other nominated officer, either individually or as part of a team, for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period, in accordance with agreed practices and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake direct supervision of pupils in designated areas.
• Assist with daily decision on areas for pupil use, e.g.: wet lunchtimes.
• Promote and ensure schools rules regarding games are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
• Assist pupils in the dining areas or playground.

Hollington Primary School is a 2-form entry school joined The Pioneer Academy in September 2023. We have a substantial school site and extensive facilities, complete with a school nursery. We have a large staff team, and, more importantly, wonderful pupils. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strive for the best for all children, and are committed to a rapid journey of improvement with The Pioneer Academy.

Hollington Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Hollington Primary School and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via My New Term.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2023 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2023 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read following this link: safe guarding and child protection policy 2023-24

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 851 783 or email office@hps.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.

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About Hollington Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hollington Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollington-primary-academy-st-leonards-on-sea (opens in new tab)

Hollington Primary Academy is a 2-form entry school joining The Pioneer Academy in September. We have a substantial school site and extensive facilities, complete with a school nursery. We have a large staff team, and, more importantly, wonderful pupils. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strive for the best for all children, and are committed to a rapid journey of improvement with The Pioneer Academy.

Hollington Primary Academy is joining The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London, the South East, and the South coast. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.

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