Playworker (After School Club) at Woodchurch Road Academy

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Cheshire Academies Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

Expiring Tomorrow

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WRA/04042

Location

99 Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ

Contract Type

Temporary

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)Actual salary £9,318

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 28th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Playworker

Woodchurch Road Academy is seeking a Playworker for the Treehouse Wraparound Club from September 2026.

Role Overview

As a Playworker, you will play a key role in shaping a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children after school. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and make real difference in the school community from day one.

The role is term time only (38 weeks), working 16 hours per week: 3.00pm-6.15pm Monday to Thursday, and 3.00pm-6.00pm on Fridays.

The school is open to considering a job share arrangement, allowing the hours to be split between two employees.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver a range of stimulating, inclusive, and age-appropriate activities for children aged 4-11.
Ensure a safe, caring and welcoming environment.
Prepare and serve healthy snacks in line with food hygiene standards.
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and club policies and procedures at all times.
Assist with daily set up and tidy-up of lay spaces and resources.
Contribute to a positive team ethos and support the development of the club as it grows.

How to Apply

Please submit an online application below.

Cheshire Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment., Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: 19th June 2026