Lunchtime Play Worker - Dunraven Primary Phase

Dunraven School, LONDON, SW16 2QB

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  19 October 2026

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £7,908.34 (NJC Fixed Point 4)

Lunchtime Play Worker - Dunraven Primary Phase job summary

LUNCHTIME PLAYWORKER - DUNRAVEN PRIMARY PHASE

Start date: As soon as possible

Location of post: Dunraven School, Mount Nod Road, London, SW16 2LG

We require an enthusiastic Lunchtime Playworker to work across the Primary phase of our thriving, oversubscribed all-through school. The school’s aim is “Excellence for All” and the governors wish to appoint candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school.

DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST OVERVIEW

Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016. DET is a trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.

We want an educational experience which provides excellence for - and expects it from - everyone. We know that this is best achieved in a school where: 

● the offer is broad, balanced, inclusive, enriching and effective in meeting the needs of young people; 

● staff and students are supported and challenged to be the best versions of themselves;

● relationships are positive, well established and healthy; 

● practice is based on evidence and underpinned by the notion that ‘we can always do better’.

We are clear that this supports the development of children and young people (and adults) who are: resilient, courteous, optimistic, hardworking, self-disciplined, enthusiastic and creative

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School is an all-through school in South London. This means we have children from Reception to Year 13. We serve our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity. Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its journey as a school is important to us.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the leadership and management of a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students.

We offer:

● a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;

● clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;

● a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);

● excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners 

● a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

The closing date for receipt of applications Monday 9 November 2026

Interviews to be held  Thursday 12 November 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be given a tour of the school site on the day.

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is a condition of employment for all employees.

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

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.
Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all
associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority.

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 Dunraven School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1744 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dunraven School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dunraven-school-london

Dunraven is a 4-18, All Through School, recently designated as a National Teaching School which recognises the effort that the school team puts in to making lessons enjoyable and effective for our young people. Equally, the visit of OFSTED in October 2014 which judged Dunraven as ‘outstanding’ in every category was an important public marker of our on-going journey to achieve ‘Excellence for All’.

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