Working With Us

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (HPACR) is a two-form entry school situated in Penge, which is part of the London Borough of Bromley.

HPACR is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Nursery to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children’s achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.

We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them.

HPACR is very much a community school. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life.

If you would like to find out more about our school please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you.

Your role will involve:

• Maintaining a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences
• Assisting the Club Manager in the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children
• Providing a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, off-site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children
• Establishing and maintaining positive professional relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement
• Taking responsibility for Health and Safety issues with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities – both indoor and outdoor, trips, outings and general risk assessment
• Attending weekly team meetings as instructed by the Club Manager to discuss and assess progress and any issues.
• Carrying out financial and administrative tasks, such as petty cash, registering children and processing parental forms
• Keeping the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible
• Following first aid procedures, including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given
• Deputising for the Club Manager when necessary

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline (Playworker or Childcare)
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students.
• Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting
• Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Knowledge of issues and general procedures around Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, carers and children
• Physical fitness appropriate to the tasks involved
• Sense of humour, enthusiasm and imagination
• Practical arts, crafts, sports and/or games skills

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.