Lunchtime Playleader

Lunchtime Play leader at St Jude’s CofE Primary Academy

Salary – Wolverhampton Grade 2

SCP 2-3 (Term time only - TTF 44.85)

Contract Type Permanent Contract

Hours – 10 hours

Start Date ASAP

Closing date 12.00pm 12th January 2026

Interview Date – Monday 19th January 2026

2 positions available

As a Lunchtime Play leader at St Jude’s CofE Primary Academy, you will play an important role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing, happiness, and development during the lunchtime period. Guided by the school’s Christian ethos and its belief that “Children are the Rainbow of the World,” you will help create a safe, inclusive, and positive play environment where every child feels valued, respected, and encouraged to flourish.

You will actively support and supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes, promoting positive behaviour, kindness, and cooperation in line with the school’s values of respect, nurture, belief, and outstanding behaviour. Through organising games, encouraging active play, and supporting children to resolve minor difficulties, you will help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and strong relationships with others.

Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will ensure that lunchtimes are calm, enjoyable, and well‑managed, contributing to a welcoming school community where pupils feel safe and supported. Your role will help reinforce the school’s commitment to developing happy, healthy learners who are inspired to achieve their best and treat others with care and respect.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mr Williamson, Trust Headteacher. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office on

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.