Job Introduction
Clerical Assistant & Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant – linked role
Part-time, 2-year fixed term contract with a possibility of it being extended in accordance with the needs of the school, 20 hours per week, term time only
The Admin team and Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant team play a vital role in our school and the Governing Body are seeking to find someone who is committed to making a real difference; someone who takes pride in our school and wants to be part of a team that puts children first. If you are someone who wants to be part of an amazing team, is dedicated to making the school environment the best it can possibly be, well-motivated, dedicated with excellent communication and organisational skills to take on this important role we would love to hear from you.
This vacancy is for a combined Clerical Assistant and Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant. The two functions are linked and form one overall appointment. They are not available as separate positions. The successful candidate will be required to undertake both clerical duties and midday supervisory duties as part of this combined post.
The hours for this linked role are remunerated at separate hourly rates in accordance with the applicable pay grades. Applicants must be able to fulfil the requirements of both functions:
Clerical Assistant:
12.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday term time, 2pm - 4.30pm (39 weeks)
G2 SCP 3 – 6, (£25,219 to £25,614 FTE), pro rota salary £7,417 to £7,533
Opal Playleader Midday Supervisor Assistant:
7.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday term time, 12.15pm – 1.45pm (38 weeks)
G2 SCP 3 – 6, (£25,219 to £25,614 FTE), pro rota salary £4,336 to £4,404
Start date: Required as soon as possible
To be considered for the post it is essential to have:
• Experience of creating materials and displays, ideally in a school setting;
• A flexible and professional approach to working in a busy and demanding environment;
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of databases;
• Organised and able to prioritise.
• Ability to work in a busy environment under pressure;
• Value the importance of lunchtimes for children alongside the office administration element of the role
• Be keen to get involved and help children develop confidence and self-esteem through play?
• Enjoy working as a member of a team
• Be able to demonstrate that healthy eating for children as important to you as it is to the Academy?
• Be able to undertake the physical work to set up the School Dinner Hall and serve lunches
• Have the ability to not only be able to undertake supervision of children, be aware of health and Safety but also be able undertake tasks of a both a busy office environment and dining hall.
This is a unique role and appointment is to the combined post only. An applicant cannot apply to undertake either element in isolation. If you feel that you have these skills and attributes, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information about the role please contact the Finance and Operations Manager on 01673 860339.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please e-mail vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk or phone to arrange an appointment.
If you feel you can offer the elements listed within the Job Description and Person Specification documentation for both elements of this combined role and would like to request an application pack, please e-mail vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk or download an application pack from our website vacancies page Vacancies - Welton St Mary's Academy (weltonstmarysacademy.co.uk).
Closing date for applications: Midnight 20th November 2026
Interviews will be held: 1st December 2026
Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to the following checks where relevant: childcare disqualification, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media searches, prohibition from teaching, Right to Work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All Pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Thank you in advance to applicants who take the time to apply for the above position. If you have not heard by close of business on 25th November please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
