Brindishe Federation Extended Services Play Leader - Tea Club
Brindishe Manor School, Leahurst Road, London, SE13 5LS
Brindishe Green School, Beacon Road, London SE13 6EH
Salary: Grade 2 (Scale Point 3 – 4) pro-rata, Term Time Only (£11,190 - £11,955 per annum)
Hours:Tea Club 15 hours per week
The post is part time and subject to a satisfactory 6 months’ probation period
We are currently recruiting for Extended Services Play Leaders across our Federation of three schools to join on us on a permanent basis. This role is available to start as soon as possible.
The Brindishe federation comprises of Brindishe Lee (1 form entry), Brindishe Manor (2 form entry) and Brindishe Green (3 form entry), All 3 Brindishe schools are rated Outstanding Lewisham Local Authority Primary Schools providing an exciting education for children aged 3 -11 years, all walking distance from each other, we are a few stops from Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge mainline station or a short walk from Lee or Lewisham station.
The post involves:
We are looking for someone who:
Our Federation of Brindishe schools respect and celebrate the rich, diverse community that surrounds us. We encourage individuality and ensure that children and staff are empowered to follow their own curiosity from whatever inspires them. We will discover how to become the best learners we can be, developing our knowledge, interests and needs through a diverse curriculum that allows us to follow our own learning journey.
We will be: Committed; Creative; Confident; Empathetic; Curious; Appreciative; Respectful
At Brindishe, we nurture a culture of mutual respect, positivity and curiosity. This empowers our children to become champions of their own learning. We provide a platform for learners to recognise and regulate their wellbeing so they can be physically and mentally healthy and in a position to make the best progress they can.
Brindishe Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as reference checks
Further Information:
The deadline for completed applications is midday on Friday 29th May 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 8th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Completed application forms should be returned to rufoster@brindisheschools.org
The application form can be found here
The job description can be found here
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
