Job description
Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and the enthusiasm to deliver high-quality wraparound care that supports children to thrive?
New Horizons Primary School are seeking to appoint a Coastguards Lead to the lead the day-to-day operation of the wraparound care provision ensuring children enjoy a safe, engaging and nurturing environment before and after the school day.
Leading a dedicated team of playworkers, you will create an inclusive and stimulating environment where children can relax, play, socialise and develop new skills. You will work closely with school leaders, parents and carers to ensure the provision reflects the needs of the school community and delivers an outstanding experience for every child.
Your role:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of our wraparound care provision, ensuring a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for every child.
- Inspire and support the Coastguard playworker team, promoting high standards of care, safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Plan and deliver a varied programme of fun, inclusive and stimulating activities that support children's development through play.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues creating a supportive community that meets the needs of all children.
About You:
- Experience working with primary-aged children in a childcare or education setting.
- Experience of leading or supervising a team.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Can build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Core hours are 3:30-6:00 PM(2 hour 30 minutes per day) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday + 2 hours for management of the club.
If you are an enthusiastic leader who believes every child deserves a safe, happy and inspiring start and end to the school day, we would love to hear from you!
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
New Horizons Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 551
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,521
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
- Academy trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 7JB
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- Permanent
- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 23 July 2026
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
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