Harrow Council

Lunchtime Play Co-Ordinator – Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery

Harrow Council  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Req ID: 6500

Directorate: Schools

Categories: Harrow Schools - Support Staff

Locations: Harrow, United Kingdom

Position Type: ['Permanent']

Full/Part-time: Part Time

Hours per week: ['14.50']

Closing Date: 02/10/2026

Overview

School: Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery

Address: Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ

Tel: 020 8951 5380

Headteacher: Rachel Inniss

Website: www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

Lunchtime Play Co-Ordinator

Salary: G4 13 pro rata (Actual £10,433.97)

Hours of work: 14.5 hours per week - term time only. (11.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. Monday-Friday plus 2 hours)

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year

Starting Monday 2nd November 2026 or Sooner

At Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, situated in the London Borough of Harrow, we aim to give children every chance to develop as a unique independent learner. We want the very best for every child in our school and as staff we work hard to ensure our children are happy and safe, so they can achieve their full potential. Our pupils’ behaviour and welfare is Outstanding and our academic outcomes well above national average.

About you

We are seeking to appoint a lunchtime play co-ordinator for 14.5 hour per week who can support and facilitate meaningful and productive child-initiated play during the school day in accordance with the play policy.

We seek an exceptional staff member, to make this happen and to work as part of our team in securing and maintaining the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break periods. We seek a staff member whom wishes to ensure the children have a happy, healthy and playful lunchtime.

The post holder will have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the schools’ child protection and behaviour management policy.

In return, Whitchurch Primary School offers excellent benefits to staff including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Continuous Professional Development

How to apply

If you are interested and believe Whitchurch is the right school for you, we would be delighted to discuss the position available.

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 - 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 5th October 2026

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to short list and interview earlier than advertised. CVs will not be accepted.

Further information and application packs are available on our website: https://www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk/

Our School/ Vacancies. Application by letter and completed application form to Personnel, Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, Wemborough Road, HA7 2EQ. Telephone 020 8951 5380 or emailed to personnel@whitchurchps.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online check, medical clearances, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Harrow Council

About Harrow Council

We are the London Borough of Harrow.

Rich in culture, heritage and an entrepreneurial hotspot, we pride ourselves as one of London’s most diverse boroughs.

We want Harrow to be a great place to live, work and visit, a place where people are proud to call home, feel safe and supported and where communities flourish.

Putting residents first is at the heart of everything we do. Within this lies a commitment to deliver services and experiences where the wellbeing and needs of our residents are met and are of a high standard.

With a workforce of more than 3000 employees, we want to be a council that staff are proud to work for, where everyone feels empowered to excel and is given the opportunity to thrive – all while serving our 250,000+ residents.

We want our staff to share the same level of ambition and drive to delivering our plans within the business and wider community. These are centred around three core priorities:

- A council that puts residents first

- A borough that is clean and safe

- A place where those in need are supported

We deliver our services and achieve our goals through our core values: to Be Courageous, to Do It Together and to Make It Happen. These are the main drivers to delivering our priorities and achieving our goals.

Our vision is to work together to continue to make a difference for Harrow, where people choose to do business, to live, work and visit.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kenton, GB
Year Founded
1964
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