OPAL Play Leader
Hours of work; Part Time – 9 hours per week
Term time only (38 weeks per year)
Fixed term until Aug 2026
Salary; SCP 4-5
Start date: As soon as possible
Nythe Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding OPAL play leader who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to providing a positive lunch time provision for all pupils. We would like someone with a tolerant and compassionate nature, a sense of humour and the ability to work both on their own and as part of our supportive team. The successful candidate will lead the school’s Play Team (comprising Teaching Assistants and Lunchtime supervisors), you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the OPAL Team to create and manage a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all.
Our ideal candidate would be:
- An outstanding Play leader who is passionate about making lunchtimes a positive experience for all pupils.
- Energetic and enthusiastic when supporting children’s play.
- Confident in dealing with behaviour incidents or accidents that occur on the playground.
- Fully committed to inclusion.
- Friendly, positive, flexible and energetic.
- A team player.
In return we offer:
- A committed, hardworking and friendly team,
- A supportive leadership team.
- Opportunities for professional development.
As an Academy we work within the support of Excalibur Academies Trust, which offers our employees many wide ranging opportunities for future professional development.
Closing date: 20th September 2025 (Possibility of closing the vacancy early and interviewing early)
Interviews: Week Comm. 22nd Sept 2025
Nythe Primary School and Excalibur Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.