Senior Playworker at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HNCVA/22283

Location

Otley Old Road, Cookridge, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS16 6NF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£14,668.00 - £15,136.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary NJC Grade B1, Scale Points 4 - 6, £26,016 - £26,846 per annum term time only plus 1 additional day

Hours Per Week

24.75

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Start Date

2nd September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards

Interview Date(s) It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards

About this Role

Permanent, Part Time, 24.75 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 additional day
Salary NJC Grade B1, Scale Points 4 - 6, £26,016 - £26,846 per annum
(Monday to Thursday) 7:30am – 8:45am and 2:00pm – 6:00pm
(Friday) 7:30am – 8:45am and 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Actual Salary £14,668 - £15,136 per annum
Required September 2026

The Governors are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Senior Playworker to join our Catholic primary school. The successful candidate will bring energy and imagination to every session, fostering a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and flourish.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a small, friendly team of Playworkers, planning and delivering activities that inspire play, encourage participation, and support children in building positive friendships.

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the day-to-day running of the Out of School Club, while creating a welcoming atmosphere that instils confidence in parents and excitement in children.

We are looking for a Senior Playworker who, will provide an entertaining and engaging weekday before and after school sessions for children, and is:

Experienced in working with school age children
Flexible and adaptable in their approach
Able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff
Warm, friendly and empathetic
Understanding of how individual children learn to ensure development
Committed to supporting the expected high standards of behaviour
Professional, responsible and aware of the need to maintain confidentiality
Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

What we can offer you:

a strong Catholic ethos
a friendly, happy school that lives by its vision statement, ‘Live, love and learn with the Lord’
happy children with exemplary standards of behaviour
a welcoming and caring environment where everyone is valued
supportive parents, Academy Council and parish community
a strong commitment to continuous professional development
Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
The support and guidance of governors, Diocese of Leeds and the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

Visits to Holy Name Primary School are warmly welcomed; please contact Sheila Flynn, Office Manager on 0113 2677532 to make an appointment.

Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026, 12 noon
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.