Job description
Can you inspire the young minds of Tennyson Road Primary School?
Play Leader
We are seeking a Play Leader to join our busy midday supervisory team. The successful candidate will encourage and help support the planning of lunchtime playground activities, supervise pupils during the lunchtime session to ensure their safety and general welfare. A caring, understanding nature and the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults are essential qualities for this post.
Permanent, 13.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 11am-1.45pm Fridays 11am-13.30pm. (term time only)
Salary: Local Authority NJC Level 3
We offer you:
Fantastic facilities.
A school team who will share your energy and enthusiasm.
A brilliant community of professionals across the Trust, with great expertise.
A superb professional development programme and career opportunities within the Trust.
Wonderful children who love learning.
A happy and supportive working environment with the highest expectations of pupil and teacher flourishing.
The TLC is a newly established primary-only Academy Trust with the aim of supporting and leading the growth and improvement of primary academies across the county. We are driven by a moral purpose and a vision that ensures every child has the right to outstanding teaching and, every academy, exceptional leadership. It is our vision to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create and to sustain excellent academies.
You will share our core values and have a passionate desire to help children learn. Be committed to help all our children succeed through school whilst having a caring and nurturing nature.
The successful shortlisted applicants will be informed in due course regarding the interview process.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role. The Trust reserves the right to shortlist, interview and appoint to the post prior to the expiry date subject to early applications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
The Tennyson Learning Community supports Equal Opportunities
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Tennyson Road Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 737
- Avg teacher salary
- £40,767
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 27:1
- Academy trust
- TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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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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Luton, Luton, LU1 3RS
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