Playworker (The Den, before and after school club)

Coppice Academy is a ‘Good’ school at the heart of the community. Situated just minutes off Junction 5 of the M42 and only a mile from the town of Solihull, visitors are astounded by our ‘polite and well mannered pupils’.  Our recent Ofsted report in June 2023 spoke about ‘Pupils who are ‘keen learners and enjoy coming to school’ where leaders ‘have created a purposeful learning atmosphere’.  As an innovative school always striving for better there is a constant drive to achieve maximum personal and academic potential and as part of a Multi Academy Trust there is the opportunity for exceptional training and the sharing of knowledge and ideas.

Hours of work: 7.30am - 8.45am and 3:30pm – 6:00pm

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated playworker to work in the before and after-school club provision at Coppice Academy.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implementing a varied, stimulating and exciting range of activities that meet the children’s developmental needs.
• Ensuring the facility is ready for use, by setting up and clearing away.
• Working as part of a highly motivated and professional team.
• Establishing positive relationships with children and their families.
• Working in close partnership with all school staff and support the whole school ethos.

 The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Adhere to and promote all school policies
• Safeguard children and promote health and safety
• Promote good practice in a professional and inclusive manner
• Maintain a close liaison with class teachers in order to be aware of and respond appropriately to the needs of all children in your care
• Take responsibility for personal professional development, including participation in own annual appraisal, any necessary training, and keeping abreast of all current issues relating to providing this service.

All staff work hard, supported by a committed leadership team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning.  The recent Ofsted report highlighted the fact that ‘Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. They have designed a curriculum that builds pupils’ knowledge logically year by year’. 

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specifcation available

 In return we can offer you: 

• a positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• a child centered school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation
• a collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• opportunities for CPD and progression as part of a Multi Academy Trust
• West Midlands Local Government Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Coppice Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

Further information about Arden Multi Academy Trust is available here:

https://www.ardenmat.org.uk/

Further information about Coppice Academy is available here:

https://www.coppiceacademy.co.uk/ and Coppice Academy Inspiring Excellence video