Midday Supervisor and Play Leader

Warren Primary Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9PJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

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: 4,657.00 - 4,657.00

Midday Supervisor and Play Leader job summary

OPAL Play Leader – Lunchtime Support



We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and proactive OPAL Play Leader to join our team and help us transform our lunchtime provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to support children’s play, wellbeing and positive behaviour through the nationally recognised OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme.

As our OPAL Play Leader, you will help create high‑quality, inclusive and enjoyable play experiences for all children. You will support the organisation of outdoor play, supervise activities, and contribute to a happy, safe and engaging lunchtime environment. You will also play an important role in the dining hall, supporting children with routines, independence and positive social interaction.

What is OPAL?

OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) is an award‑winning, whole‑school improvement programme that helps schools create rich, high‑quality play opportunities every day. It is based on over 20 years of research and practice and has been implemented in more than 2,000 schools across the UK. OPAL supports schools to transform playtimes, improving wellbeing, behaviour, physical activity and overall enjoyment of school life.

To learn more about OPAL and its impact on schools, visit: https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk

We are looking for someone who:

In return, we offer:

Warren Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 Warren Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warren Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warren-primary-academy

Warren Primary Academy is a one form entry school in Top Valley, Nottingham, where community is at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is for every child to know the feeling of success; we prioritise their needs and remain unwavering in our ambitions for them. We aim to provide ‘Limitless Opportunity’ with ‘Endless Potential’ for all pupils, regardless of backgrounds.
Our four core values of creativity, community, commitment and compassion run through all aspects of our school, like golden threads and are a key component of our new curriculum model. This has been designed to ensure inclusivity of all of our pupils.

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