Position – Play Worker - Mornings

Hours/weeks – Monday – Friday 07:30am – 09:00am – Total of 7.5 hours per week

Grade – Grade 2, SCP3 – Full time salary of £24,796 pro rata to hours and days worked. Permanent 38 weeks term time only £4,251.14 Pro Rata

Required: September 2026

Closing Date : 13 May 2026

Interview Date : Week Commencing 18 May 2026

About Us

Located in Coventry, Christ the King Catholic Primary School is a thriving, welcoming school serving around 420 pupils from Reception through to Year 6, with additional nursery provision. We are proud to be part of the Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company and serve a supportive, inclusive community where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish in every area of their development.

As a school rooted in the teachings of the Catholic faith, our vision of “Learning, Growing and Praying together with Christ our King” underpins daily life and learning. We are committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education, where Gospel values guide our relationships, nurture pupils’ spiritual, moral and academic growth, and inspire everyone to achieve their very best.

With Christ at the centre of all we do, our mission is to help every child develop their God‑given talents, grow in confidence and compassion, and become responsible, resilient and contributing members of their parish, school and the wider world.

 About The Role

The Board of Directors of the Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company and the Governors of Christ the King Catholic School are seeking to appoint a reliable and caring Playworker to join our Before School Club team.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day organisation and operation of the club, helping to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for pupils at the start of the school day.

Duties will include supervising children, supporting the delivery of creative and engaging play activities, assisting with the preparation of healthy refreshments, and ensuring the safe handover of pupils to their classrooms. The role also involves promoting positive behaviour, supporting children’s wellbeing, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in a school, childcare or similar setting
• Can communicate clearly and positively with pupils, parents and staff
• Is able to support safe, creative and inclusive play opportunities
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, and child welfare
• Is flexible, reliable and able to work as part of a team
• Is willing to undertake relevant training, including first aid and safeguarding

What We Offer

·       A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations

·       A warm, respectful and values-driven school community

·       Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC

·       Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

·       A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services

·       Free, annual flu vaccinations

·       A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application form via MyNewTerm.

This role is for internal applicants only - please refer to the attached document "Guidance for Internal Applicants" when completing the application form.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mrs Morgan via email ctk-admin@hccmac.co.uk or by calling the office - 02476 335790.

Christ the King Catholic Primary School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.