Employer Chestnut Park Primary School Location Croydon, Greater London Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Part Time, Term Time Contract Length Fixed term (funding related) Salary GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - Actual salary: £9,286.45 Posted 31st March 2026 Expires 19th April 2026 11:59 PM Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1543341 Job Reference CHE009
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Chestnut Park Primary School is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic After School Club Playworker join our team – 16.25hours per week, supporting children in a fun and vibrant after-school setting!
Your Opportunity
After School Club at Chestnut Park Primary School provides quality childcare for children. We are looking for someone to join our team on a fixed-term basis to work in the after school club from 14:45-18:00 Mon-Fri.
The successful candidate will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life and be a strong team player.
This is a great opportunity for a valued member of the local community. Whether you are looking for a job to fit in with your college or family commitments or maybe even early retirement, this great part time position could be the perfect job for you.
What we are looking for
* Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
* Have an interest in the play needs of children
* Be able to participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, and other indoor and outdoor games.
* Be proactive, using their own initiative to differentiate activities to ensure full inclusion for all abilities and ages.
* Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour and circumstances
* Be enthusiastic and motivated and committed to working as part of a team
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster
Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School .
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working options
* Generous holiday allowance
* Work life and family friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Career pathways and talent management
* Access to a staff benefits portal
* Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £23,914
Actual Salary: £9,286.45
Hours: 16.25hrs per week (14:45-18:00)
Closing Date: 19 April 2026
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.