Active Lunchtime Supervisor

We are looking for a brand new, modern Lunchtime Play Leader to join our incredibly friendly and supportive team!

This is not an old-style "dinner lady" role - this is about inspiring play, encouraging adventure, and making lunchtimes the highlight of the school day. Our Play Leaders are champions of outdoor learning, creativity and exploration.

You'll be out in all weathers (rain never stops great play!), helping children into waterproofs and wellies, and supporting exciting, adventurous activities such as den building, construction with planks, tyres and pallets, and imaginative large-scale play. You'll help children learn how to assess risks for themselves, build resilience and confidence, and develop independence - all while ensuring resources are used safely and thoughtfully.

The role also involves monitoring the safety and condition of equipment, managing the supply and rotation of play resources to keep opportunities fresh and engaging, and supporting children to take responsibility for tidying and caring for their environment.

We're looking for someone with a genuine love of working with children, a warm and positive approach, and a real can-do attitude. If you believe the sky's the limit when it comes to children's creativity and potential, we'd love to hear from you! This is the kind of role where you'll head home at the end of lunchtime with a beaming smile, knowing you've made a real difference.

At Athena, we are a passionate and forward-looking educational organisation committed to providing world-class education and helping individuals lead great lives. Our core values of "Dream Big, Take Responsibility, and Be Kind" guide our mission to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where everyone can excel and grow., At Athena, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape a brighter future. We are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community, where students, educators, and parents collaborate to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. Our commitment to "Dream Big, Take Responsibility, and Be Kind" underpins everything we do, inspiring our students to aim high, take ownership of their learning, and treat each other with respect and compassion.

We are inspired by wisdom, creativity and learning. Determined to create a world where all children get to go to great schools, our mission is to provide the knowledge and education to bring opportunities, choices and freedom.

If you want to be part of an inspirational team of big thinkers who will support you to develop your full potential and value your knowledge, passion, wellbeing and commitment, it sounds like you could be on your way to joining us and becoming an Athenian.

Our Commitment to You:

We recognise that all of our people have a role to play in ensuring our students have access to world class education and so are our most valuable asset. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. Here are some of the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a member of our team:

People: passionate about making a difference in the lives of each other and our students

Development: we love learning and provide all with professional development opportunities. We invest in our employees' growth and development through continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship.

Flexibility: We believe in achieving work-life balance, and we offer flexible working arrangements to suit your individual needs. Our staff work flexibly within a range of different patterns and positions

Value: our staff have a great pension, lots of holiday entitlement, access to sick pay and nationally negotiated rates of pay

Impact: we work as a team to improve our children's life chances and opportunities

Leaders: we see everyone as a school leader

Support: valuing our employee time and impact by investing it well and providing wrap around support

Wellbeing: we value the holiday we have to do things that make us happy and healthy

Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: your wellbeing is important to us. We offer a range of initiatives and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Benefits: Enjoy access to various discounts, benefits, and rewards to enhance your lifestyle.

Join us on this journey to inspire greatness in ourselves and others. Together, we can create a brighter future and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve.