Gorsewood Primary School
Play Leader
Play Leader at Gorsewood Primary School, based in Runcorn, North West. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- Runcorn, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Social Care & Childcare
- DBS check
- Immediate start
Reference 3a16671373edea7722ed0484e3608013fead8b84
About the role
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.
GORSEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL – PLAY LEADER
School:
GORSEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Job title:
PLAY LEADER
Job Category:
EDUCATION
Directorate:
Children & Young People
Description:
PLAY LEADER
TEMPORARY – TERM TIME ONLY (until 16.07.2027)
15.00 HOURS PER WEEK
Monday to FRIDAY 10.00AM TO 1.00PM
to start ASAP
The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking and motivated Play Leader to supervise, organise and facilitate safe, engaging activities for children during play times and lunchtimes.
We are looking for someone who:
- Will be able to manage own workload and show initiative
- Is flexible and professionally optimistic
- Has high standards and takes pride in their work
- Is able to follow health and safety policies, procedures and regulations including hygiene checks, registers and record keeping
- Is able to manage, supervise and provide play opportunities for children
- Will work as part of a school team and establish positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders
- Will take a full and active part in all aspects of school life and support the inclusive ethos of the school
- Is able to nurture, support, motivate and challenge
- Has experience of play leading and organising play
In return we can offer you:
- A warm welcome into the Gorsewood family
- A happy, caring and supportive environment
- An inclusive school that values all within and encourages pupils to Dream, Believe, Achieve and be their best self.
Closing Date:
Friday 13th November 2026
Short Listing:
Friday 20th November 2026
Interview Date:
w/c 23rd November 2026
Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged through the school office with the Office Manager Sarah Jackson on [phone removed] or [email removed].
You should note that, if successful, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
An equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Contract Type: Temporary (until end of 25-26 academic year 16.07.2025)
Hours: 15.00
Location: Gorsewood Primary School, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES
Salary Scale: HBC3 (SCP5-SCP6)
Reference: 3a16671373edea7722ed0484e3608013fead8b84 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Listed via Gorsewood Primary School
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