"Pupils at Princefield are happy to attend.This is because they are well cared for by staff.There are highly positive relationships between staff and pupils that start in Nursery.This helps to develop confident children in early years who are eager to learn.Pupils continue to have a positive attitude to learning as they go through school.They work hard in lessons and enjoy their learning". - Ofsted (July 2022)
Out of School Club PlayWorker
Out of School Club PlayWorker
Ref: SCH-PVAT-0186 0 day(s) remaining Establishment: Princefield First School Location: Penkridge Salary: 5763.00 Department: Support Job Type: Part Time Closing Date:07/07/2025 13:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 01/09/2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 9.75 Weeks per Year: 39.200 Pay Grade: Support Staff Grade 3
The Role
Princefield First School is a warm, inclusive, and community-focused school where every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We are committed to providing a caring, safe, and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Our school values—respect, kindness, resilience, and curiosity—are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to foster a culture where children feel happy, secure, and inspired.
We are currently seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliableOut of School Club Playworkerto join our extended school support team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior staff to help run our after-school club, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. You will support pupils with their personal needs, encourage positive interactions, and assist with a variety of fun and educational activities. You will also help prepare and tidy the space, support behaviour management, and liaise with parents as needed.
The working pattern for this role isTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm to 5:45pm and Fridays from 3:15pm to 5.30pm.
The successful candidate will have experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age and will demonstrate good communication and organisational skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a rewarding part-time role in a supportive and values-driven school environment.
Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
Employee benefits
* Access to first class CPD opportunities
* Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
* Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free will writing service
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Related Documents
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Safeguarding Information
Penk Valley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Penk Valley Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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