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Post Title: Playworker in the after school club
Salary Grade: C (£27, 729 - £28,521) FTE Pro-rata to £13,213 - £13,590 depending on experience. Please note that as this post will commence part way through the academic year (1 September to 31 August) this salary will be adjusted to reflect the number of contracted days for the remainder of the academic year.
Hours: 20 hours a week (term time only) Monday - Friday 2:15-6:15pm
Start Date: September 2025
We’re launching a brand-new after school club at Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School — and we’re looking for a passionate, reliable and creative Playworker to help us shape and grow this exciting provision from the ground up.
This role is ideal for someone with experience working with children who is excited about building something new and supporting our pupils through engaging, meaningful play.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Helping set up and run a new after school club
Leading fun, inclusive and creative activities for children aged 3–11
Building strong, supportive relationships with children and families
Supporting the growth of the club through excellent provision and positive engagement
Working closely with school staff to ensure smooth and safe operations
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
A positive, proactive and flexible attitude
Confidence to lead play activities and manage small groups
A commitment to high-quality care, safeguarding and child development
Energy and enthusiasm to help grow a new provision from the ground up
What You’ll Get:
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Supportive, experienced school leadership and team environment
The opportunity to make a difference and take ownership in shaping a brand-new provision
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment.Please note that CVs will not be accepted or applications from agencies.
The closing date for this post is Wednesday, 25th June at 12pm Interviews will be held in the following week. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.
The Coombe Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Robin Hood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
Robin Hood Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.