Lunchtime Play Leader

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the drive to work within an enthusiastic team.
• Has the creativity to be able to deliver exciting and innovative play opportunities for our children.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills that build professional relationships and develops and supports colleagues.
• Is fully committed to equal opportunities and broadening children’s experiences.
• Is able to encourage children when eating and playing.
• Is able to implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Has a passion for being part of an exciting community of professionals that place children at the heart of everything they do.

In return we can offer:

• An opportunity to work with friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children.
• A hard-working and dedicated team of staff and governors.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development.

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

To apply please submit completed application forms to nforrester@stanleycommon.derbyshire.sch.uk

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 12 noon on the Closing Date.

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.

Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early.

Provisional Interview Date: 30 June 2025