Lunchtime Play Leader - Part-time

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Play Leader at New Horizons Children's Academy to stimulate and engage our children in exciting play and games at lunchtime whilst maintaining their safety. A willingness to work as part of a team and seek positive solutions is essential.
Hours are either 11.30 - 13.00 or 11.50 - 13.20, Monday to Friday
The successful candidate will supervise pupils outside in the dining areas, ensuring good standards of behaviour by following the School's Behaviour Management Policy. The Lunchtime Playleader will assist with associated ancillary duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc). They will provide welfare support to the pupils, including undertaking first aid duties (depending on training) and will ensure School security regulations are upheld.
At the discretion of the school, the Lunchtime Playleader may be required to work between 1-5 INSET days per an academic year, to complete additional training and safeguarding update, which may sometimes be outside of school hours., New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good School" (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.
"There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff." - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
Our Trust
Our mission is to "transform life chances"; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives; children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission, school leaders translated our mission to core values that are demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:
Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve

+ Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
+ Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
+ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
+ Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
+ Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
+ Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
+ Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
+ Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
+ Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children's Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
+ TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
+ Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
+ Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
+ TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
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