Lunchtime Playworker

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery is now recruiting for a Lunchtime Playworker. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Greenfields Primary School is looking to employ a Lunchtime Play-worker to support with the smooth running of lunchtime and supervise the children whilst they eat.

We are looking for an individual who can support the school to ensure our children behave in an exemplary way during the lunchtimes; developing their table manners, social skills and outdoor play.

We believe lunchtimes are an important part of the day and we hold them in high regard and want a lunchtime supervisor who will continue our high standards to lunchtime behaviour and ensure lunchtimes continue to be a happy, sociable and enjoyable time for all.

The successful candidate will be required to supervise all children whilst they eat, supervise and lead outdoor games and also support with the clearing away after lunch.

The position is part time 1.5 hours lunchtime cover, Monday to Friday at pay scale NJC02  term time only.’

We are a happy and friendly school with amazing children. Our vision is to be the best we can be in everything that we do. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Lunchtime staff who will put the children at the heart at everything they do.

We can offer you a great team with a wide range of training opportunities including bespoke courses from the David Ross Education Trust.

See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents here.

About our Academy

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery joined the David Ross Education Trust in November 2013 and in January 2020 they received a glowing “Outstanding” from Ofsted. “Pupils are very proud of their school. They explain that ‘there are so many opportunities here!’ Pupils understand that what they learn will help them to aim for different jobs. All staff are committed to broadening pupils’ horizons and pupils absorb this sense of ambition.”

Through dedicated teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum and outstanding enrichment opportunities at Greenfields Primary School & Nursery we are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full academic and social potential. We make no excuses about being ambitious on our children’s behalf and this resulted in Greenfields achieving: 

Winner of Team of the Year - Annual Inspirational Awards for Teaching Excellence 2020

Winner of School of the Year - Northamptonshire Education Awards 2019

Ranked in the top 1% of primary schools within England and is

One of the top 5 schools in Northamptonshire for the progress made by pupils in reading, writing and mathematics.

Artsmark Gold Award, School Games Gold Award and Primary Science Quality Mark

Salary & Benefits

NJC02 £18,516 FTE (£3,197 pro rata)

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now

To complete our application form, please click on 'apply here'.  

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs without a completed application form.

Should you require any further information before submitting an application please email admin@greenfields-pri.co.uk

Start Date: On the completion of pre-employment checks.

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.