Playground Supervisor – Term Time Only position
We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly Playground Supervisor (lunchtime helper) to join our Junior School and Infant School (called Willow Lodge) team on a permanent, part time basis during term time. This is an ideal role for someone looking for part time hours that can fit around other commitments.
As a Playground Supervisor you will:
* Be friendly and approachable
* Ability to facilitate safe, creative play
* Supervise Junior School pupils (7-11 years) or Infant School (Willow Lodge) Pupils (4-7 years) in the dining hall and on the playground or inside for wet weather during the lunch time break period
* Providing basic first aid as appropriate - Paediatric first aid qualified or willing to work towards (funded and arranged by the school)
Hours of work: 8 hours 45 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 11.15am to 1pm
Salary - £12.45 per hour / £4,531 per annum (FTE £23,950 per annum)
Closing Date for application – 9am Wednesday 17th September 2025
We do encourage early applications, as this role tends to attract a large number of applications and we would love to hear from you.
The role is deemed to be in regulated activity with a high level of contact and responsibility for children on a day to day basis.
We take pride in our outstanding reputation, and we know this is built largely on the excellent commitment and wide-ranging abilities of our staff. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strongly encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.
IMPORTANT - The King's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are required to undertake screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the King's School uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy can be found on our School Website.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.45 per hour
Expected hours: 8.75 per week
Work Location: In person