Playleader

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4FZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 12:52pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 5678.57

Playleader job summary

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a caring and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team. This role is vital in supporting our pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, happy, and inclusive environment both in the dining hall and on the playground.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, and around the school site during lunchtime
• Encouraging positive behaviour and play, helping pupils to develop social skills
• Promoting the school’s values and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils
• Assisting with minor first aid (training provided)
• Ensuring the lunchtime period runs smoothly and safely

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is approachable, patient, and kind
• Has good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Is reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting the school community
• Will promote inclusion and respect across all groups of pupils

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and first aid
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s day-to-day school experience

Windmill L.E.A.D. 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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

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 Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 470 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windmill-l-e-a-d-academy

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in Sneinton, Nottingham. We are proud of our richly diverse community - over 40 languages are spoken in our school, making it a true celebration of cultures, perspectives, and global learning.

Our pupils are curious, compassionate, and eager to learn, supported by families who deeply value education. We deliver a well-structured and engaging curriculum that is both relevant and inspiring, carefully designed to reflect the needs and interests of our children.

At Windmill, conduct and behaviour is underpinned by the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and our comprehensive mental health and well-being curriculum ensures our pupils have the emotional tools they need to thrive in today’s world.

Enrichment is a key part of life at Windmill. We create meaningful opportunities for children, parents, and the wider community to come together and celebrate learning and culture - whether it's through curriculum-linked projects, community events, or joyful experiences like our annual Holi Colour Throw.

Visitors frequently remark on our welcoming atmosphere, where warmth, respect, and a strong sense of community are evident throughout the school. We are proud of our collaborative and dedicated staff team, who work closely together to put children at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential and enjoys a broad, enriched curriculum that prepares them not only for academic success but for life beyond the classroom.

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