Overview
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The Governors of Wyken Croft Primary School offer a fixed-term Nursery Playworker role within our Phoenix Nursery team to start 6 January 2026. The role is initially on a fixed-term contract to run until 31 December 2026. The role will be for 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
About the Team We Are Recruiting To
The candidate will join a highly enthusiastic and well-established team within our Phoenix Nursery. The successful candidate must be able to provide a caring and stimulating environment for all children within the setting. The candidate must be able to support the nursery manager in delivering the early years curriculum to all of the children.
What is the job role?
The role is for a Nursery Playworker to work in our Phoenix Nursery setting. For the successful candidate, we can offer:
* The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff
* Excellent pupil-to-adult ratios
* A school that is committed to the well-being, work-life balance and professional development of all staff
* A team that works together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school
* The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve.
Who are we looking for?
The applicant must be motivated and have a positive attitude, and be able to facilitate development through play, promote inclusion for all children within the busy nursery and hold the relevant qualification. The successful applicant will work alongside senior practitioners in the daily operation of the nursery.
* Creating a happy and safe environment for our children to flourish.
* Ensuring children’s individual needs are met
* Providing high-quality care and education
* Deliver stimulating activities that promote children’s learning and development.
Closing Date: 5 November 2025
Interview Date: 13th or 14th November 2025
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office on 0247613932 to arrange this.
Our 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Coventry City Council
Attachments
* Equal-Opportunities-Form.doc
* JD-PS Nursery - Nursery Playworker Oct 25.pdf
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