Playleader

The children, staff and Governing Body of Croftlands Infant and Nursery School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic playleader to develop and support with play at playtimes. 

Required for immediate start - 15 hours per week – 11am- 2pm, Monday – Friday term time 
                                               PCD4 £23,500 per annum , pro rata  £12.18 per hour

We would like someone who:
•    is a friendly team player with high expectations 
•    understands the importance that positive play time experiences can have on children’s learning and wellbeing
•    is a caring, supportive individual who has an interest in developing play and using the outdoors 
•    is interested to learn more about Opal Playtimes as we develop the project in school
•    has practical skills required to organise and manage resources
•    is fun, creative and hardworking
•    is a good communicator who can collaborate with staff and children across school 
•    is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and understands the importance of collaboration

This role may suit a current midday supervisor / volunteer working in school who wishes to take on a new challenge. Full training will be given. 
Initially this post is until the end of the year (August 31st 2025 due to staffing structure 

We can offer you;
•    A strong, supportive and experienced staff team
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children
•    School values that are integral to school life
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development

Croftlands Infant and Nursery is a successful and inclusive nursery and infant school, in the very heart of the Croftlands, Ulverston community.  We are a vibrant learning community who teach and nurture a group of bright and enthusiastic children. We have a dedicated staff team who work together toward a shared ethos.

Our Croftlands Infant & Nursery School motto  "Be Caring. Be Happy. Always do your best" encompasses who we are and what we are about. We are proud of our children.

Croftlands Infant and Nursery school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, and Right to Work in the UK 

Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They learn to treat each other with respect as soon as they join the school in the early years. Pupils are polite to adults.
The school is a calm and friendly place to learn and play. "Ofsted, November 2023. 

An application form can be requested from the school office – admin@croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk. All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to admin@croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk  before the closing date below, for the attention of the Headteacher and Governing Body. 

Closing date for applications is Sun Nov 3rd, 2024.
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 10th Nov 2024 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.
If you have not heard from us by that date, then your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.