Job Introduction
St Mary and St John CE Primary School would like to appoint part-time Playworkers at our After School Club, starting in September 2025. There are various vacancies, and days of work can be agreed at interview. The successful applicants will be required to coordinate stimulating and enjoyable activities under the guidance of the After School Club Supervisor. They will also be required to assist with supervision, planning and participating in activities and snack preparation.
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
We are able to offer you:
- a caring and nurturing learning environment in which to work
- working within an effective and friendly team
- children with positive attitude to learning
- large work areas with extensive outdoor areas in a city centre school
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 £12.65 per hour (£14.18 per hour including holiday pay), term-time only. Please note this pay is set to increase shortly by 3.2%. Hours are 3.15pm to 5.45pm. The number of days per week are negotiable, but some flexibility is required. We will also be flexible with the hours if you are a 6th Form student that can’t arrive in time for 3.15pm.
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.
