Lunchtime Play Leader

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in East Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced lunchtime play leader to join their friendly team. The role requires working 1 hour 55 minutes daily during term time, leading activities to enhance children's enjoyment at lunchtime and teaching them new skills. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment. Visits to the school are encouraged before applying for the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead activities and engage children during lunchtime.
• Dedicated to ensuring children's safety and enjoyment.
• Commitment to promoting welfare and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead lunchtime activities.
• Build strong relationships with children and staff.
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Experienced in childcare

Ability to build relationships

Energetic

Job description

Closing date: 08 March 2026 The Governors at Hasland Infant & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced lunchtime play leader to join our friendly and hardworking team.

You will be required to work 1 hour 55 minutes per day during lunchtime Monday to Friday, term time only. You will be setting up and leading activities to improve children’s enjoyment at lunchtime and teaching children new skills.

As a school we are keen to find a highly effective lunchtime play leader who can build strong relationships with our children as well as our large team of midday supervisors.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic play leader who is totally dedicated to providing our children with a safe, stimulating and physically active lunchtime environment.

Hasland Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01246 234745 to arrange an appointment to visit or to discuss the post.

Provisional Interview Date: 12 Fenraury 2026