Bank Staff - Lunchtime Play Leader
Chatsworth Infant School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9DD7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible, pending pre-employment checks
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- TPA 1 / NJC 2 - £27,345 Full Time Equivalent
Bank Staff - Lunchtime Play Leader job summary
The headteacher is looking to appoint casual Lunchtime Play Leader's at Chatsworth Infant and Nursery School to cover sickness and planned absences to support at lunchtimes daily from 11:30am – 12:00pm in Nursery or 11.55am - 12.10pm in Mainstream School.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising pupils at lunchtime in designated areas
Assisting young children at lunchtime
Engaging and interacting with pupils
Co-ordinating play activities for pupils
Encouraging good behaviour in the dining area and outdoor areas
Chatsworth Infant and Nursery School is a delightful 2 form entry infant and nursery school. We have the highest expectations and are committed to inspiring a School that nurtures lifelong learners putting the building blocks in place for their future. Burnt Oak Junior School is a 2 form entry junior school. We are a vibrant ‘village-feel’ school embedded within the heart of Sidcup’s community. Judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2018, Burnt Oak Junior School is described by pupils as ‘a bursting ball of joy’. Our motto is Inspirational Teaching – Aspirational Learners.
Chatsworth Infant and Nursery School and Burnt Oak Junior School are 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: Chatsworth Infant School & Burnt Oak Junior School and The Pioneer Academy
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via Chatsworth Infant and Nursery School office on 0208 300 9295 ext. 0.
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What we offer you:
A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
Excellent CPD opportunities.
Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
Access to professional coaching.
A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
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: Policies & Documents – Chatsworth Infant School
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Chatsworth Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chatsworth Infant School website (opens in new tab)
Chatsworth Infant and Nursery School is a delightful 2 form entry infant and nursery school within The Pioneer Academy. We at Chatsworth have the highest expectations and are committed to inspiring a School that nurtures lifelong learners putting the building blocks in place for their future. Our last Ofsted inspection, which graded the school as Good, recognised that we ‘provide a positive environment for learning’.
Chatsworth Infant and Nursery 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.
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we have signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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