Senior Lunchtime Play & Engagement Leader

About the role:

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference for children in school?

Do you have the motivation and commitment to make a difference to children’s lives?

We are looking to recruit an outstanding Senior Lunchtime Play & Engagement Leader on a permanent basis to work from 11.15 – 13.45pm daily (Monday to Friday). This role will involve taking responsibility for ensuring a structured and safe environment by which all pupils at Ark Blacklands can enjoy happy lunchtimes. This will be accomplished by overseeing the care, welfare and supervision of the children in all areas inside and outside of the school; by leading a team of staff and directing them in the engagement of play activities with the children throughout the lunchtime period.

As part of Ark Blacklands, a large and over-subscribed 3-form entry primary school, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in Hastings, rising to the challenges and opportunities of the area we serve.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to lead a team
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas
• Be able to organise and monitor a range of purposeful activities for the pupils to engage with during lunchtime (both during good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtime)
• Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
• Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
• Be competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft and email.

View the full job description and person specification here.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a large, 3-form entry primary school with a new intake each year of 90 children. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care. Located near the 109-acre Alexandra Park, we recently celebrated winning the East Sussex Healthy Schools Excellence Award. 

As part of the Ark schools’ network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.