After School Club Playworker

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and reliable playworker to join our After School Club team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our popular after school club, The Woodlands, providing a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can relax, play and thrive at the end of the school day.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, has excellent communication skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and supervision of The Woodlands Club, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding are maintained at all times. A childcare qualification, Paediatric First Aid Certificate and experience of working with primary-aged children would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

Contract: Casual, Term Time Only
Grade: Grade 4, SCP 6
Salary: £13.92 per hour plus holiday pay
Hours of Work: 9 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 3:15-5:30pm (Term Time Only)

The successful candidate will be…

• Supportive of the ethos and values promoted within our Christian school.
• Passionate about providing high-quality care and enjoyable experiences for children.
• An excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Organised, reliable and able to work effectively using their own initiative.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding, welfare and behaviour.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school community.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and training.

We can offer you…

• A vibrant, warm and welcoming school environment.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who enjoy attending our After School Club.
• A supportive and friendly team of dedicated, talented and professional staff.
• A supportive governing body that is fully committed to our school.
• Opportunities for training and continuous professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to children's wellbeing and experiences beyond the school day.
• The opportunity to be part of a caring Christian school community that values every child and member of staff.

Crowton Christ Church C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including:
•  Verification of identity and right to work in the UK.
•  An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information.
•  Online searches of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
•  Verification of qualifications and employment history.
•  Receipt of satisfactory references, including from the current or most recent employer.
•  Prohibition and other relevant checks where applicable.

The school follows statutory safeguarding guidance and safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

For further information regarding this role, please contact admin@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk.