Kingsmead Academy · Taunton, South West
Job Title: Casual Leisure Attendant
Actual Salary : £12.86 per hour (CLF Grade Aii)
Contract Type: Casual
Proposed Start Date: August 2026 A casual opportunity for an individual who enjoys sports: We are looking for a Leisure Attendant to join our supportive and talented team at Kingsmead Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. The successful applicant will become a member of the CLF Leisure and Lettings team. Under the direction of senior staff, the Leisure Attendant will work as a part of a team to provide all visitors with a friendly and positive experience, delivering effective customer service and maintaining high standards of housekeeping. They will be responsible for the setting up and dismantling of equipment in a timely manner for our hirers, whilst ensuring the safety of those hiring the academy’s facilities through supervision. This is a zero hour casual position with no guaranteed weekly hours. Shifts are dependent on bookings. Shift length: 3–6 hours, unless pre agreed. Staff rotas are prearranged approximately 4–6 weeks in advance based on your stated availability. Occasional lastminute cover may also be offered to cover absence. The site is closed for approximately 2 weeks over Christmas and on public holidays. Standard Site Opening Hours (Kingsmead Academy) Weekdays: 16:30 – 22:30 Weekends: 08:30 – 17:30 Additional Weekend Shifts: 17:30 – 22:30 may be available for larger events and shows School Holidays: 08:30 – 16:30
About Kingsmead Academy:
Kingsmead is an 11- 16 school in the heart of the community. We are close to Taunton, Wellington and the M5. The school has just under 900 students on roll with some excellent facilities. Unusually for a secondary school we have our own farm, and we run a land-based course in KS4 which reflects an important aspect of our local community. In July 2025 we decided to join the Cabot Learning Federation having been a single academy for a number of years as they shared our ethos and vision for high quality education for all.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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