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Thank you for your interest in working at Barford Primary School.
Working at Barford Primary School is stimulating and extremely varied. Our staff are passionate - about the subjects they teach, the extracurricular clubs they lead and the professional pride they take in their roles. We believe that adults should be learners too, we are committed to investing in your personal development through training and learning initiatives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What our staff say
“There is an atmosphere at Barford which I have not encountered anywhere else; A feeling of family, teamwork and respect. The pupils are well-mannered, welcoming and look out for one another with a sense of community. There is a theme of community throughout the school and there is the real feeling that staff and students are standing together and working as one for the benefit of all. This a great place to work!”
K Lilly - School Business Manager
All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2025, an online search will be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify and incidents or issues that may be discussed at interview
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to schools Employment of ex-offenders policy
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Lunchtime Play Co-ordinator
Salary: Grade 2
Start date: Monday 1st December 2025 8.75 hours per week
The Governors of our happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Lunchtime Play co-ordinator, to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Here at Barford we believe, Happy Hearts, healthy minds, exhilarating experiences – inspires success!
Our children and the community we serve, are at the heart of all we do. We are a diverse and inclusive primary school, with a lot to be proud of.
Are you passionate about nurturing happy, confident and resilient children? Do you believe lunchtime can be a meaningful part of the school day – a chance for children to build friendships, develop emotional skills and enjoy positive play? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
The ideal candidate will;
- Lead positive, purposeful play sessions during lunchtime
- Report accidents, complete first aid and complete accident forms if necessary
- Ensure that school behaviour policies are followed
- Maintain checks throughout the lunch break to ensure pupils are safe
- Contribute and lead on elements of OPAL playgrounds
Working at Barford Primary School is extremely rewarding and personally satisfying. A close and supportive ethos exists throughout school and whilst we all work extremely hard, there is also lots of laughter! I you would like to have a look around the school and see what Barford can offer you, please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Closing date & shortlisting: Thursday 20th November 2025
Part-time Admin Assistant - Front Desk Cover
Salary: Grade 2 FTE £24,027 – £25,992
Permanent role Term time only
Start date: January 2026 20 hours per week
Barford Primary school is a vibrant and exciting school which was graded ‘Good’ in all areas in Ofsted in October 2023. The children are at the centre of everything we do in school- offering a range of extra-curricular activities, trips and residentials. We sit at the heart of our community and are extremely proud of the close relationship we have with parents and the wider community. Our vision and values permeate every aspect of school life; our supportive and friendly ethos is built into the fabric of our school.
Would you like to join the ‘Barford family? What are we looking for?
We are looking for a friendly, organised and highly efficient part-time school administrative assistant to be the welcoming face of our school.
Based on the front desk you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school office, greeting visitors, managing enquiries and assisting with essential administrative tasks.
The role will involve:
- Act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors
- Manage incoming calls, emails and front desk queries
- Handle routine administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying and distributing information
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, professional and confident with dealing with the public
- Has strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Is proficient with office software (Microsoft office)
- Is committed to safeguarding and child welfare
Please email a completed application and recruitment monitoring form to Kaylee Lilly, School Business Manager via klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk by Monday 24th November 2025.
For further information about the school access our website: https://www.barfordprimary.co.uk/bham/primary/barford
The hours of work will be 11am – 4pm on Wednesday and 8am – 4pm on Thursday and Friday.