Play Leader

Phoenix Primary School · Chatham, South East

Play Leader at Phoenix Primary School, based in Chatham, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Chatham, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
14 Aug 2026
Sector
Local Government

Reference 902d6f64514451fc4d59f722674af8df4e921e76

About the role

We are seeking a passionate team member to help ensure that every child enjoys a meaningful lunchtime play experience each day! As part of our team, you will contribute to creating a safe and stimulating outdoor environment, offering social, active, and creative play opportunities for all children.

The play team is also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support all our children as they visit the dining hall. The successful applicant will share the school’s passion in supporting our children and their families through so much more than their educational journey.

The role will be on a casual basis, required as and when by the school.

In return we offer:

A comprehensive induction programme.

Growing well-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff

Holiday Pay

A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT

A happy and caring community.

Care First employee assistance programme

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Phoenix Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on [phone removed] or via email [email removed]

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Reference: 902d6f64514451fc4d59f722674af8df4e921e76 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 14 Aug 2026 · Listed via Phoenix Primary School

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