Dorridge Primary School, a large three form entry, community Primary school with a nursery, offers high quality wraparound care in a purpose-built provision, known as Darby’s. We would like to appoint a dynamic, dedicated Play Worker to join our After School Club provision.

Start Date:              As soon as possible

Salary:                        Band A, hourly rate - £12.26 to £12.45 per hour plus holiday pay. Full time equivalent range: £23,656 - £24,027 per                                                   annum.

Contract:                  Permanent, 8.25 hours per week, Term Time – 38 weeks per year

Hours of Work:     Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Teatime club: 3:15pm – 6:00pm

We wish to appoint a Playworker to join the team at Darby out of hours provision based at Dorridge Primary School.  

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 practise 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.

 In return Dorridge Primary can offer you:

 An inclusive school full of engaged young learners

• A child-centred school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation
• Supportive parents and carers
• High-quality opportunities for continuing professional development
• Friendly and supportive colleagues committed to continual improvement
• West Midlands Local Government Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme 

Dorridge Primary School Trust 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, and will be subject to a social media online search.

CVs cannot be accepted as part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines.