Play Leader

Castle Phoenix Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Coventry is seeking a motivated Play Leader to run the Potters Club, a Before and After school program for children aged 4-11. This part-time, term-time role involves planning creative activities, managing a team, and handling administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and have strong leadership skills. We offer a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and various employee benefits, ensuring a rewarding experience.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Local government pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4-11.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for administration and finance.

Responsibilities

• Run Before and After school club known as Potters Club.
• Plan and deliver a creative learning environment.
• Oversee Play Assistant in the club.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

* Play LeaderNEWFast Apply# Play LeaderEmployerLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 4 Point 6 - £13,065 - £14,850 actualPosted: 2nd December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 5th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1522298Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1522298* Share :**Potters Green School****Play Leader****Grade 4 Point 6 - £25,989 - £29,540 FTE (£13,065 - £14,850) pro rata to 22 hours and 38 weeks worked****Term Time only****Permanent****This role is based on 5 days per week, working 22 hours on a split shift basis.****Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.25am – 8.45am,****Monday and Tuesday 2.40pm to 5.50pm and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2.50pm to 5.50pm****Required to start: negotiable.**We are looking to appoint a Play Lead to run our Before and After school club known as Potters Club. This role would be suitable for someone who enjoys working with different groups of children who range from ages 4-11. We are looking for a motivated leader who can plan, and deliver a creative learning and caring environment.Within this role you will be responsible for the Play Assistant who will support you in the running of the club. Within the role you will also be responsible for the administration and finance aspects of the role under the direction of the School Business Manager.**As a successful primary school working as part of a multi-academy trust, we can offer:**• High quality, ongoing professional development as part of the Castle Phoenix Multi-Academy Trust• A supportive, friendly and hardworking staff team.• A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, free parking, the local government pension scheme and an employee discount scheme, generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.Visits and applications: The Headteacher, Gillian Deery, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the opportunity. To arrange a visit, please email: Karen Capell.**Closing date: 8.00am Monday 05 January 2026****Interviews: Friday 09 January 2026***If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.**Previous applicants need not apply.**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.**Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.**This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young peop*le and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Potters Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Potters Green Primary School