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Lunchtime Play Leader

Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School · Huddersfield · Kirklees

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Play Leader who will actively involve children in engaged play at lunchtimes.

Hours of work will be;

Monday - Friday 11:50am - 12:50pm, Wednesday - 11:50pm - 13:15pm

To commence in September 2026 on a fixed term basis to 16th July 2027, but with the potential to extend.

Spring Grove School is a multi-cultural school that lies at the heart of a supportive and diverse community in central Huddersfield. Our mid day lunchtime team is an important part of our school and we wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated individual who will be able to work to their own initiative whilst understanding and implementing a safe environment.

You will need to:

* Plan play activities

* Organise games appropriate for a variety of age groups

* Encouraging pupil participation during lunchtime play

* Have the ability to relate to children from diverse backgrounds

* Be an excellent role model with a high expectations of behaviour

In return we can offer you a warm and welcoming school community, with a firm set of values embedded in everything we do.

Respect for each other

Aspire to be the best we can be

Confidence and resilience in everything we do.

If your values matches ours, and you think you have the skills we are looking for, then please do apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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About this school

Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Academy trust
HERITAGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 4BJ

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Salary
£3,195.15 - £3,195.15 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
4 September 2026
Closing date
16 September 2026

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