Midday Play Leader
Hackney New Primary School, London, N1 5FR11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £7,274.83 - £7,378.33 Annually (Actual)
Midday Play Leader job summary
Midday Play Leader
Contract Type: Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Salary: NJC Scale 2 - £7,274.83 - £7,378.33 per annum (pro rata)
Closing Date: 19th June 2026
Are you passionate about creating a safe, happy, and inclusive environment for children during their lunchtime? This is a role for someone who enjoys working with children, fostering positive behaviour and ensuring that lunchtime is a joyful and engaging experience for all pupils. If you’re caring, reliable, and enthusiastic, we’d love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
Supervising and supporting pupils during family-style dining and lunchtime play in the dining hall, playground, and local park.
Promoting pupils' safety, well-being, positive behaviour, and social development during the lunchtime period.
Encouraging participation in activities and maintaining a calm and orderly environment.
Working closely with pupils, teachers, senior leaders, and other support staff to ensure a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience.
What we're looking for:
Someone who enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.
The ability to supervise and engage children in play and social activities.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
A calm, positive and professional approach to managing behaviour and responding to incidents.
Willingness to undertake relevant training and follow school policies and procedures.
About the team:
You’ll be joining a dedicated and supportive team at Hackney New Primary School, where collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Compass Eko Trust, you’ll benefit from being part of a wider professional community that works together to improve outcomes for every child.
What we offer:
Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Access to a structured programme of professional development.
Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career.
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
Access to staff benefits and discount schemes.
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible.
About Hackney New Primary School and Compass Eko Trust:
Hackney New Primary School is part of Compass Eko Trust, a family of 28 schools united by the commitment to ensure every child achieves, without exception. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, professional collaboration and a shared focus on teaching and learning, the Trust supports schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. At Hackney New Primary School, we aim to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child can thrive.
Safer Recruitment Statement:
Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit MyNewTerm. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Mohammed via email: nmohammed@ekotrust.org.uk.
Equal Opportunities:
Compass Eko Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to everyone.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
HNPS is committed to the safeguarding of all children, through its policies, practice and monitoring procedures and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
During the interview your motives for working in a school setting will be explored. Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hackney New Primary School
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 337 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hackney New Primary School website
Hackney New Primary School is an outstanding and exciting school striving to create something unique and special in the heart of London. We are distinguished by our commitment to music as a core subject alongside English and Maths and our mission to keep the development of the whole child at the centre of our work.
Our vision for HNPS is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society. Our school community shares family-style meals together and works closely with local organisations to ensure the very best relationships with our community.
Hackney New Primary School is part of Eko Trust and works closely with colleagues from other Eko schools to continue the best practice for our children.
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