Lunchtime and After School Club Playleader

Bowes Primary School, London, N11 2HL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,562.00 - £29,985.00 Annually (FTE)

Lunchtime and After School Club Playleader job summary

Bowes Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Lunchtime Playleader to cover classes following the supervisory arrangements established by the school. The ideal candidate would have a desire to work in partnership with the staff team to create a stimulating and supportive environment for our pupils. The ideal candidates must also be flexible (as every day is different) adaptable and hard working. You will need to be a well-organised person who can work independently and as part of a team, and have the skills to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.

The daily working hours are: 11.30am - 6pm (1 hour lunch break)

Our ethos encourages a learning journey that invites children to be great citizens of the future. Our pupil voice is strong and we have embedded values that ensure resilience and independence. Children are taught their rights and are encouraged to use their voice.

We are part of the Connect Education Trust, a partnership of successful schools in North London. We firmly believe that we are better together and the collective experience of our people and our individual communities allows us to achieve far more than we ever could alone. Connect schools offer exceptional education to our pupils. A place where pupils and our people enjoy coming to school and where their full potential is realised.

We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters, providing a rich environment in which children can learn and thrive. We are able to offer significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues Bowes Primary School and across the Trust. At Bowes Primary School, staff are able to be involved with developments within the curriculum in areas that interest them.

The well-being of our staff is of paramount importance and we promote a healthy work-life balance. We provide staff with well-being days, and an attendance reward scheme, as well as giving all employees access to a support hub. Bowes Primary School provides opportunities to ensure that we value hard work and dedication to create remarkable futures for all pupils.

With easy access into central London, our school is ideal for candidates wanting to live in either inner or outer London. In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out duties of the role.

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

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bowes Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bowes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bowes-primary-school

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

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