Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation are seeking inspiring and enthusiastic After School Playworkers to join their committed and supportive wrap around care team.
Your opportunity
We have multiple opportunities for a term time only playworkers to work within our Afterschool club. 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.
What we are looking for
We are seeking adaptable and resourceful individuals to help create a fun and caring environment within our school wraparound provision. Candidates will have previous experience working with children and be somebody who will engage and inspire the children through extra-curricular activities and learning, whilst upholding the values and ethos of Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation
Our schools sit within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School and Cordwalles Junior 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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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
* Work life and family friendly policies
* 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: September 2025
Hours of Work: 10 -15hrs Monday to Friday 3pm - 5pm or 6pm (38 weeks)
Closing Date: Monday 30th June at 9.30am
Interview Date: W/C 1st July 2025
Early application is advised as applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled ahead of the forecasted date
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.
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