St John’s Primary Academy, Essington
Play Worker
Start date: 3rd November 2025, 12.5 hours per week, term time only, Temporary, in the first instance, Grade 3 - £7,387 actual
St John’s is a large, successful primary academy committed to providing an excellent education for its pupils. It is located in Essington and attracts pupils from the village and surrounding districts in the Walsall and Wolverhampton area. The academy caters for pupils from the age of 2 to 11 and has a Before and After School provision, with 705 children on roll.
We are seeking an energetic, caring, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Play Worker in our After School Club setting. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children and a strong understanding of child development, including children ages 3 to 11. If appointed, you will work alongside an experienced team and deliver engaging activities to meet the needs of all our children.
This role will start on a temporary contract, with the intention of extending the contract upon review.
How to Apply
Further details and an application form are available to download. We recommend that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy. Completed applications should be emailed to lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy.
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by phone or email.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 9am. Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025.
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
St John’s Primary Academy, Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RF. Telephone: 01922 476695. St. John’s Primary Academy is part of Future Generation Trust.
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