Lunchtime Play Worker

Your opportunity

Merstham Primary School is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Playworker, who is reliable and friendly. This will be a permanent contract for 5 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join with a dedicated team of educational experts within GLF schools to continue to develop an exciting learning environment in collaboration with colleagues, as part of a dynamic and growing multi academy trust. 

This is a part-time, permanent role. We are looking for candidates who will work well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and work independently.

About Merstham Primary School

At Merstham Primary School, we want children to be confident lifelong learners. We set high expectations academically and socially and provide a nurturing environment to develop a caring attitude.

Therefore, we want our school to be a place where:

everyone feels safe, cared for and included;

all children are given the skills and opportunities to be independent and collaborative learners in a happy, structured, stimulating environment;

expectations are high, both collectively and individually;

all children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to choose a healthy, active lifestyle;

teachers provide school days that excite, challenge and motivate each child;

our 6 rules are simple, fair, understood and consistent;

everyone is valued and respected regardless of gender, race, age, religion or ability;

goals and targets are clearly defined and explained and achievements are celebrated;

we prepare all our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life and equip them to achieve the highest standards possible in everything they do.

What we are looking for

Reliablility

Someone who can work on their own initiative

Be able to initiate and encourage positive play

Organise play activities that are age appropriate

Be respectful and caring towards the children

Be approachable

Good communication skills

Why work at Merstham Primary School

An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of local community

A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, vibrant and fast-growing community with excellent transport links

A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools

Recognition of previous school continuous service.

Excellent CPD opportunities