At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fun lunchtime activities and engage children in outdoor play.
- Company: St Margaret's CofE Academy, a friendly school with a strong Christian ethos.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, supportive team, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a community that values love, friendship, and respect.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Energetic, organised, and passionate about helping children thrive.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
St Margaret's CofE Academy is looking for a dedicated, friendly and caring individual to join our lunchtime team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity in a great location to serve a community of enthusiastic children.
5 hours per week. 12 noon to 1pm Monday to Friday. 37 working weeks per year (term time only). Employees are paid monthly in twelve equal payments.
We are a friendly school in Bowers Gifford, Essex and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-one schools across the Diocese. St Margaret's CofE Academy was rated by Ofsted as Good in September 2024 and an Excellent Church School by SIAMS in May 2023.
There is a strong Christian ethos at St Margaret's and we always strive for success. We place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour. We value positive relationships and caring attitudes between all members of the school community. Our academy is driven by our strong Christian Vision and our Values of love, friendship, wisdom, respect, courage and perseverance; this vision and these values guide everything we do.
The successful candidate should:
- Be energetic and proactive, encouraging pupil engagement in outdoor activities;
- Have strong organisational skills, to arrange practical activities for a range of ages;
- Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;
- Have high expectations of what can be achieved with outstanding practice;
- Constantly strive to improve their own practice and that of others;
- Believe in helping all children be the very best they can be;
- Work well as part of a team;
- Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church school;
- Be adaptable and willing to support all aspects of lunchtime provision.
In return we can offer:
- A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
- A school with high aspirations and a strong commitment to professional development;
- Highly motivated children and a supportive staff team;
- SLT and Governors with a clear vision for the future.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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