Clerical Assistant & Opal Playleader MSA – linked role

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.

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please e-mail vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk or phone to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 20th November 2026

Interviews will be held: 1st December 2026

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.