General information Reference SCH9427 Publication start date 14/02/2025 Application Closing Date 07/03/2025 Title Midday Supervisor (Play Leader) Service Area/School Schools - Birkbeck Primary School About Us We offer a vibrant, creative workplace committed to consistently improving outcomes for all, with a supportive and friendly community of committed staff, governors and parents. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment check s. For further information about the school, please visit www.birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk About the Role We are looking to appoint a passionate, reliable and committed playworker to join our dedicated, supportive and hard-working team. You will be responsible for making lunchtimes a valuable and enjoyable educational experience for our pupils, whilst ensuring their safety and welfare throughout the session. Successful applicants should be able to communicate well with children, be enthusiastic team players and demonstrate the use of positive behaviour strategies to support children, helping them learn through play. Previous experience in this role would be desirable, but not essential as training will be provided. First Aid Qualification desirable or willingness to complete. Candidates should be motivated, flexible and energetic, with a willingness to undertake training as required including INSET days as appropriate. This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. How To Apply To apply please complete the application form below and submit to hrbirkbeck.bexley.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery. Grade BEXLEY04, 041-044 £27,729-£28,125 FTE Contract Type Permanent Employment Details Contract Hours 10 hours per week (Mon - Fri, 11.30am-1.30pm) 38 weeks per year Salary £6,455.27- £6,547.46 per annum Benefits We offer: • A determination to create a positive work-life balance for all staff. • A vibrant school with high standards and expectations. • Children who are happy, responsive and eager to learn. • Local Government Pension Scheme • Performance related pay • Employee Assistance Programme • Kaarp Benefits Scheme • Effective CPD opportunities • Collaborative working with other schools within the Bexley Borough Location South East, London, Birkbeck Primary School