Playworker (Darby’s - before and after school club) at Dorridge Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/DPS/41545
  Location
Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8EU
  Contract Type
Permanent/Term Time Only
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£12.85 - £12.85 Hourly
Band A, hourly rate - £12.85 per hour plus holiday pay
  Closing Date
9:00am, 27th Feb 2026
  Start Date
As soon as possible
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Interview Date(s)
Tuesday 10th March 2026 - candidates successful to the interview stage will be contacted
   Interview Date(s)           Tuesday 10th March 2026 - candidates successful to the interview stage will be contacted
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About this Role

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 dynamic, dedicated Playworkers to join our Before & After School Club provision.

We wish to appoint Playworkers to join the team at Darby's out of hours provision based at Dorridge Primary School. 

Hours required: Tuesday and Thursday Teatimes (3.15pm-6pm)


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
  • Safeguarding the children at all times while in our care

 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

 Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification provided

 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
  • Opportunities to gain additional hours within the onsite school based holiday club

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.


Dorridge Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please tell us why you wish to be considered for this role and why you would be a suitable candidate (please refer to the person specification available)

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