Job Description
Leigh Academy Marden is seeking to appoint a committed and reliable Breakfast Club Supervisor to join our existing team from November 2025. Our successful candidate will be responsible for working with our children before school begins each day. The position is ideal for those of you seeking a part-time opportunity with your school holidays kept free. If you think you have empathy, energy and enthusiasm for playing then please apply! Previous experience is not essential but a real desire to make a difference to the children in our care is vital.
We are looking for someone demonstrates the following:
- is dedicated to the job and prioritises the needs of the children in their care.
- has experience of working with primary aged children and preferably experience of working with children who have need
- is resilient and solution-focused
- can work collaboratively with colleagues
This is a permanent position offering an actual salary of £2,759 per annum (£24,366 full-time equivalent) based on 5 hours per week (7.30 am - 8.30 am Monday-Friday), Term Time only.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Marden
Leigh Academy Marden is a thriving and growing primary academy serving the beautiful village community of Marden, Kent. With 45 pupils in each year group and potential for future expansion, Marden's children are our biggest asset. We seek passionate, determined educators ready to provide them with a positive future.
You'll join a supportive, committed team delivering a broad, balanced curriculum. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, our provision is enhanced through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), an aspirational, inquiry-led framework that delivers the National Curriculum through in-context experiences. This approach encourages children to be risk-takers, lifelong learners, and global citizens.
At Marden, every child deserves a nurturing, safe, and inspiring community. We share an ambitious vision and promote high expectations for all, continuously striving to improve. Our success is significantly bolstered by our supportive parents and carers, who are vital partners in achieving high-quality outcomes. Additionally, as part of Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a hub of innovative educational providers, accessing a wealth of current thinking and research.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.