Play Leader - Permanent

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2DU

21 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 11:50am - 1:05pm 6.25 hours per week 37 weeks - Term Time Only
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Scale 2, points 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate should:

Be energetic and proactive, encouraging pupil engagement in outdoor activities;
Have strong organisational skills, to arrange practical activities for a range of ages;
Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;
Have high expectations of what can be achieved with outstanding practice;
Constantly strive to improve their own practice and that of others;
Believe in helping all children be the very best they can be;
Work well as part of a team;
Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church school.
Be adaptable and willing to support all aspects of lunchtime provision

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
A school with high aspirations and a strong commitment to professional development;
Highly motivated children and a supportive staff team.
SLT and Governors with a clear vision for the future;

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.

We are a friendly school in Bowers Gifford, Essex and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy trust currently serving twenty-one schools across the Diocese.

St Margaret’s CofE Academy was rated by Ofsted as good in July 2019 and an Excellent Church School by SIAMS in May 2023.

There is a strong Christian ethos at St Margaret’s and we always strive for success. We place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour. We value positive relationships and caring attitudes between all members of the school community. Our academy is driven by our strong Christian Vision and our Values of Love, Friendship, Wisdom, Respect, Courage and Perseverance; this vision and these values guide everything we do.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Margaret's Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.