Preston Hedges Primary School is proud to be a member of the Preston Hedges Trust. Our driving vision is founded on the philosophy of ‘Fun, Creativity & Achievement’, ensuring that the school is a happy, safe place where children experience high quality teaching within an exciting and innovative curriculum; where creative, inquisitive and confident learners are nurtured, encouraged and thrive; and where children are supported and developed to meet their full academic potential and achieve well.
We are looking for an enthusiastic play worker to join our wonderful Studio club team and to be responsible for the delivery of activities.
Hours: 3- 6pm, Tuesday & Wednesday = 6hrs per week
* Have experience of working with children
* Committed to high standards
* Interested in healthy eating
* Recognise the importance of play and relaxation opportunities
* Be willing to undertake First Aid, Diabetes and Food Hygiene Training
About the Trust
Preston Hedges Trust offers the absolute best opportunities to all our children in each of our schools. Our highly skilled, energetic, and creative teaching staff make sure we constantly drive forward standards and deliver continuous improvement across all our schools – regardless of where they are on their individual journeys. In 2023, the Trust collected two prestigious national education awards – including being named the country’s best Academy Trust – recognising our exceptional work in outstanding, good, new, and improving schools. We were awarded Best Small Trust and the blue ribband Best Multi Academy Trust awards at the Multi Academy Trust Association Awards in London in March 2023.
What we can offer
* A comprehensive induction programme at both Trust and school levels
* An opportunity to learn from others at schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted
* A broad range of continuous professional development at both Trust and school levels, including access to the National College online training platform
* Opportunities to progress your career through increased responsibilities or specialism, enabling you to make a difference to children beyond your immediate class, year group or school
* An environment that places wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, with staff having access to a comprehensive wellbeing package including theSchools Advisory Service, which offers counselling, GP helpline, mindfulness, nurse support, physiotherapy and more.
* Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Our Commitment:
Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.
Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:
Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.
We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Location Wootton Hope Dr, Northampton, UK
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