Role: Out of School Club Playworker
Location: Bollington Cross CE Primary School, Bollington Road, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5EG
Hours: 7.30am – 9.00am, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per week)
Salary: Grade 2, point 2. £24.413 FTE, pro-rata plus holiday pay. Actual salary: £4,160 pa
Contract: Permanent, part time, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Required from: As soon as possible
Job Reference: AAAD5101/Sept25
At Bollington Cross, we aspire to be a kind, open-hearted community, rooted in relationship and the Christian faith. We look to one another and when our feet slip, we overcome challenges together, enabling flourishing for all.
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Bollington Cross CE Primary School is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Out of School Club Playworker to join our Breakfast Club team and help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment where children can thrive. The ideal candidate will be patient, kind, flexible, reliable, and sensitive to the needs of every child.
What you'll be doing:
* Supervising children and supporting them in fun, creative play activities
* Helping with snacks and personal care where needed
* Making sure play equipment is safe, tidy, and ready for action
* Supporting safety procedures, including fire drills and first aid (if qualified)
* Ensuring children's safe arrival and departure each day
* Keeping the play space clean and inviting
* Promoting positivity, teamwork, and safeguarding at all times
What we're looking for:
* Someone caring, responsible, and full of energy
* A good communicator who enjoys being part of a team
* A creative thinker who can help children explore and play safely
* Someone committed to safeguarding and supporting young people
This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy making a real difference in children's lives, while working in a supportive and friendly team.
In return, we offer a generous pension scheme, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing.
Bollington Cross CE 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.
If you are successfully shortlisted, please note that as part of the short-listing process a basic online search will be carried out as part of our safeguarding due diligence. In line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found on
We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team that reflects our community. Our recruitment process is designed to be supportive and flexible, with reasonable adjustments available for anyone with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term health condition. If you need any accommodations, please let us know — we'll work with you to make the process a positive and comfortable experience.
For an application form, job description and person specification, please contact Jill Jones, School Business Manager on
No CVs please, an application form must be completed.
Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2025 at noon.
Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd September 2025.
Please contact Jill Jones on or call the school office on if you require any further information or an informal chat about the role.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,413.00 per year
Expected hours: 7.5 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person