We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Play Leader to provide a happy, safe and fun lunchtime experience for our children. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.  

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a primary school, educating children from 2-11 years and we have a fantastic and talented staff, driven by a passion for teaching, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for our children. Our staff, have a ‘can do’ approach, are supportive, care for each other, learn together and work as a high-performing team. Importantly, we also know how to have fun! Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.

In July 2024 we received a “Good” Ofsted rating and we are on a continual journey to ensure we are a great school, where our children leave us with a lifelong love of learning and curiosity that will help them to develop high aspirations and all the skills they need for successful futures. We have 7 pledges to ensure our school is a fun, nurturing, caring, safe place with high aspirations and standards so that both children and staff can flourish! - Responsibility, Perseverance, Aspiration, Pride, Fun, Confidence, Creativity.

We can offer you: 

• A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school 
• A committed and dedicated team who support each other in an open and friendly way.  
• Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step 
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership
• The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning
• A varied job where no day is the same!
• The opportunity for flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.
• Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
• An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is passionate about 
• removing barriers to learning and believing anything is possible.
• Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children.
• Is nurturing, conscientious and is committed to their own personal development. 
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Can work effectively with and without direction.
• Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.
• Is a team player.  
• Has an eye for detail.
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. 

Your core duties will be: 

• Supervising pupils at lunchtimes, creating a fun and happy experience both on the playground and in the dinner halls.
• Ensuring safety by removing spills and making sure tables and floors are clean and ready for the next sitting.
• Making sure equipment is safe, useable and fit for purpose.
• Be a positive role model for our pupils.
• Delivering planned activities and assisting in creating new ones.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.  

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.