Clerical Assistant & Opal Playleader MSA – linked role

Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3LA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Total 20 hours per week, term time only, split as follows: - Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant - 7.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday 12.15pm – 1.45pm (38 weeks) - Clerical Assistant - 12.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday 2pm - 4.30pm (39 weeks)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 years with a possibility of it being extended in accordance with the needs of the school
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,219 to £25,614
• Actual salary: £11,753 - £11,937
• Pay scale: G2 SCP 3 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Admin team and Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant team play a vital role in our school and the Governing Body are seeking to find someone who is committed to making a real difference; someone who takes pride in our school and wants to be part of a team that puts children first. If you are someone who wants to be part of an amazing team, is dedicated to making the school environment the best it can possibly be, well-motivated, dedicated with excellent communication and organisational skills to take on this important role we would love to hear from you.

This vacancy is for a combined Clerical Assistant and Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant. The two functions are linked and form one overall appointment. They are not available as separate positions. The successful candidate will be required to undertake both clerical duties and midday supervisory duties as part of this combined post.

To be considered for the post it is essential to have:

• Experience of creating materials and displays, ideally in a school setting;
• A flexible and professional approach to working in a busy and demanding environment;
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of databases;
• Organised and able to prioritise.
• Ability to work in a busy environment under pressure;
• Value the importance of lunchtimes for children alongside the office administration element of the role
• Be keen to get involved and help children develop confidence and self-esteem through play?
• Enjoy working as a member of a team
• Be able to demonstrate that healthy eating for children as important to you as it is to the Academy?
• Be able to undertake the physical work to set up the School Dinner Hall and serve lunches
• Have the ability to not only be able to undertake supervision of children, be aware of health and Safety but also be able undertake tasks of a both a busy office environment and dining hall.

This is a unique role and appointment is to the combined post only. An applicant cannot apply to undertake either element in isolation. If you feel that you have these skills and attributes, we look forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please e-mail vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk or phone to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 20th November 2026

Interviews will be held: 1st December 2026

Thank you in advance to applicants who take the time to apply for the above position. If you have not heard by close of business on 25th November please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salary - All roles (except apprentices) offer a minimum hourly rate above National Living Wage, with salary progression
• Pension Scheme - LGPS pension scheme with minimum employer contribution of 16.5%
• Professional development - Individual development plus high-quality professional development from LEAD Teaching School Hub and the Diocese.
• Flu vaccinations - Free seasonal flu vaccinations for employees who are not otherwise eligible, ensuring health and well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free 24/7 support for employees offering counselling and resources for emotional, financial and legal issues.
• Occupational Health - Free services available to support employee well-being and promote a healthy work environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy and play an important role in our relentless drive for continued success. This post offers a fantastic chance to become part of an exceptional team in our ambitious and forward-thinking Academy serving a thriving and supportive community.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Fluency Duty:

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to the following checks where relevant: childcare disqualification, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Children’s Barred List (DBS), medical, online and social media searches, prohibition from teaching, Right to Work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All Pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

Applying for the job

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About Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 389 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy website
• Email address: vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01673 860339
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/welton-st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

Welcome from the Headteacher:

It is a great privilege to be the Headteacher of Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy. Welton St Mary’s is a wonderful school- a thriving learning community – where every child is encouraged to discover and nurture his and her special gifts and talents through a stimulating curriculum.

We have a very committed and dedicated team of staff who work incredibly hard to provide a safe and secure environment where every child can learn, flourish and thrive – academically, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually. We aim to give each and every child the best experiences possible to enable them to grow into confident, responsible and successful adults, knowing that if they work hard to do the very best they can, they can aspire to be whatever they want to be.

We are fortunate to receive tremendous support from our parents and carers. The home- school partnership is one of exceptional importance to us as we firmly believe that this is the key to ensuring successful learning for each and every child.

The continued success of our school is dependent upon the strength of the partnerships we build with everyone in our school community including local preschools, secondary schools and St Mary’s Church. Each of these partnerships is built on a basis of mutual trust and understanding enabling us all work together for our children.

At Welton St Mary’s each and every child’s happiness and success is at the heart of all that we do.
I look forward to welcoming you to Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy where you can see why our school is so special.

Together we care, learn and thrive.

Mrs N Gough
Headteacher

As an inclusive Christian community we value each person, seeking to release everyone’s full potential as promised by Jesus Christ. We seek to provide a safe, inspiring and creative learning environment providing opportunities for all to flourish. Through challenge, support and care, we strive for excellence in all that we do; always building on the foundations of shared values with consistently high expectations rooted in God’s love. Together we are encouraged to be agents of positive change in this world.

Arranging a visit to Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk.

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