Job Introduction
St Mary and St John CE Primary School would like to appoint a part-time Playworker at our After School Club, starting in January 2026, with a possibility to start earlier. The successful applicant will be required to prepare snacks, and coordinate stimulating and enjoyable activities under the guidance of the After School Club Supervisor.
The successful candidate will:
- work within a team of committed Playworkers with support from the After School Club Supervisor
- be creative and imaginative
- be well organised with excellent communication skills
- be able to build good relationships with children
- be patient and tolerant
- have the ability to work as part of a team
- have good spoken English
About our School:
As a Church of England Primary School, we are committed to making St Mary & St John an inclusive environment, fostering curiosity, spirituality, creativity and respect. At our school we want everyone to be valued, to explore the joy of learning, and to achieve their full potential.
St Mary & St John School is located in East Oxford, close to the city centre whilst enjoying an exceptional green site. We are a popular, two form entry Primary school and provide a dynamic learning environment, enriched by the talents, skills and expertise of all our staff, parents and the local community. We work together to ensure that all our children reach the highest academic standards they are capable of, whilst nurturing their self-confidence, curiosity and imagination. We were inspected by Ofsted in May 2023 and rated ‘GOOD’.
Please see the job description and person specification on our website for further information.
We are able to offer you:
- a caring and nurturing environment in which to work
- working within an effective and friendly team
- children with a positive attitude
- first aid training will be provided
If you know what it takes to make an exceptional playworker, we want to hear from you. Come and work for us, we are a fun, passionate and diverse school with great perks like cakes, biscuits and homemade curry!
Pay grade: grade 4 £13.05 per hour (£14.63 per hour including holiday pay), term-time only. Hours are 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday (a total of 12 hours per week).
Closing Date: Monday 20th October 2025
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Please note that if we receive a sufficient number of strong applicants before the closing date, we may close the application process early. Therefore, early applications are strongly advised.
Please note we only accept applications on the official OCC application form, CVs are not accepted. If you have any problems, please contact the school office for an application form on 01865723841 or email office.3834@ssmj.oxon.sch.uk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
