Apprentice Play Leader
Gorsey Bank Primary School
Wilmslow
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- Expired
- Salary:
- New Apprenticeship Rate of Pay
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Gorsey Bank Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated Kids Club team where you would receive a warm welcome into a friendly team. Our Play Leaders support both Breakfast and Kids Club. We are always on the lookout for new Play Leaders to join the team due to the ever-increasing popularity and growth.
‘Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming school community’ – Ofsted, 2023
We are looking for a motivated, flexible and resilient individual who is keen to learn and is ready for a challenge to join Gorsey Bank Primary School. No prior experience is necessary, as you will complete a Level 2 Play Worker qualification alongside gaining on the job experience. Upon successfully completing the qualification, there is potential to lead to a permanent position.
Our Apprenticeship schemes provide a perfect way to earn a wage while you gain vital work experience and a nationally recognised qualification. You will be fully supported and mentored through your apprenticeship and be given protected time to complete coursework and assessments. The scheme is designed for individuals who are living and entitled to work in England and are not in full-time education. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and progressive organisation.
Entry Requirements
- Grades A* - C in GCSE’s Maths and English, or the ability to work towards Functional Skills Level 2
- Strong organisational skills and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
- Commitment to complete all learning within the required timescales
Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached below)
- To assist the Manager in providing a high quality, inclusive play and child-centred setting.
- To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.
Key Skills & Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
To learn more about what the Laurus Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.
To complete an application form please click ‘Quick Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at; recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk
Closing Date: 15/04/2024
Interview Date: TBC We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
About Gorsey Bank Primary School
At Gorsey Bank we believe that whatever children’s interests, passions or talents, instilling a love of learning is the most important thing we can do for them. Developing the right knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable our pupils to become motivated, passionate and resilient learners is central to the Gorsey Bank philosophy and is at the heart of everything we do.
Judged Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023 and regularly registering some of the top results in the country, places at our school are always in high demand and we thrive on a culture of high expectations both for pupils and staff. We currently have 406 pupils on roll.
Gorsey Bank converted to academy status and became a proud member of the Laurus Trust in October 2016. We echo the Trust’s Vision and continue to strive “for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.”
Our mission is to prepare our children to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the outside world and we do this through a broad, balanced and memorable school curriculum.
To view the School's Prospectus, please click here: Admissions - Gorsey Bank Wilmslow
Professional Development
We attach huge importance to continued Professional Learning and recognise that, in the exciting and ever-changing environment in which we work, we are all learners and are constantly looking for ways to improve our practice.
Our comprehensive programme of in-house Professional Learning comprises weekly pedagogy-based sessions, Further Professional Learning sessions, and opportunities to coach and mentor and to engage in research.
Being part of a Multi Academy Trust enables our staff to work across schools and phases. Not only does this broaden their experience, it opens up a wider range of leadership opportunities.
As a Trust we actively develop our teachers through nationally accredited programmes such as the NPQ's and many of our staff have completed courses at Masters level. Members of our Leadership Team regularly engage in school-to-school support and deliver training for Early Career Teachers.
About the Laurus Trust
The Laurus Trust is a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our vision is for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.
All our Laurus Schools are hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. It’s important to us as an employer that our staff feel that we care about them at work. 97% agree that we do!
At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviours which set out the expectations we have of our staff.
The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talents and abilities.
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including online checks and the disclosure of criminal records. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
To view our Safeguarding Policy, please click here.
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