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Wider Opportunities

Wider Opportunities

Life at Sparken Hill goes well beyond the classroom. From real jobs with real pay to clubs for every interest, our pupils have the chance to try new things, take on responsibility and discover what they are good at.

JOBS BOARD WANTEDRadio DJ NOW HIRINGYoungFarmer APPLYLibrarian Sports Leader KS1 Reader

The World of Work

We are proud of our World of Work scheme for pupils in Years 5 and 6. Pupils apply for, are interviewed for and are appointed to real, paid jobs in school, just as they would in the adult world. Every job matters: our pupils read with younger children, care for our school environment, run our library, broadcast on our school radio and lead sport and play.

  • Y5 and Y6pupils can apply
  • 50per role for a full year
  • 2jobs a year maximum
  • 100%of the tax is spent on pupils

How it works

  1. 1
    Browse the jobs boardPupils look through the jobs on offer and decide which suit them.
  2. 2
    ApplyThey complete an application form explaining why they want the job.
  3. 3
    InterviewShortlisted pupils are interviewed, just like a real job.
  4. 4
    TrainingSuccessful pupils are trained to do their role well.
  5. 5
    Get paidPupils who do their job well all year earn 50 per role.

Jobs on offer

Jobs change from year to year. Examples include:

  • FS ReadersSharing books with children in the Foundation Stage
  • KS1 ReadersReading with children in Years 1 and 2
  • Young FarmersWorking outdoors, in wellies and overalls
  • Sports LeadersHelping to run sport and sports events
  • Play LeadersLeading games so everyone can play at playtime
  • LibrariansLooking after our library and helping readers
  • Radio DJsPresenting and broadcasting on our school radio
  • Eco Warriors, and many more

Senior roles. Some pupils are appointed to senior roles, acting as managers for a team. They make sure every job gets done, for example by arranging cover when a colleague is absent.

What we expect

A job is a commitment. Pupils are trained for their role and, where it is needed, given the right uniform: our Young Farmers, for example, wear wellies and overalls. In return, we expect every pupil to:

  • Turn upBe there when they are needed, all year round.
  • Do the jobCarry out the role they have been trained to do.
  • Show respectTreat everyone they work with and for with respect.
  • Keep it upPupils who manage this for the whole year are paid for each role.

Follow the money

Just like adult jobs, pupils' earnings are taxed. The money raised is put to work for our pupils, and the pupils themselves have a say in how it is spent.

PAYSLIPSparken Hill
RoleRadio DJ
PeriodFull year
Pay50.00
Taxdeducted
Take homeWell earned!
TAX The tax pot
  • ResidentialHelps to subsidise the cost of our residential trip.
  • Year 6 PromPays in full for our Year 6 Prom, held at a very smart hotel.
  • Pupils decideWhatever is left over, pupils decide together how to spend it.

Skills for life

Through the World of Work, pupils learn real-world skills before they leave primary school.

  • Applying for a job
  • Interviews
  • Responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Managing others
  • Earning, tax and spending

Clubs and activities

Pupils also have the chance to take part in a wide variety of clubs and activities in school, including:

  • Chess
  • Orchestra
  • Dance
  • Art
  • Coding
  • Football
  • Roller skating
  • Cricket
  • and a whole lot more!

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