• Hours/weeks: Monday – Friday, 2:45pm – 5:30pm (total of 13.75 hours per week)
• Grade 3, pro rata for hours and weeks worked
• Permanent contract for 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Required for September 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 an enthusiastic and organised Play Leader to lead our Before and After School Club provision.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the club, ensuring a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all pupils. You will lead and support a small team of playworkers, providing guidance and ensuring high standards of care, behaviour and safeguarding are consistently maintained.

Key responsibilities will include planning and delivering a range of engaging play activities, overseeing the safe arrival and collection of pupils, and maintaining accurate daily registers using an electronic system (iPad). You will ensure all children are signed in and out correctly and safely handed over to parents or carers in line with safeguarding procedures.

The role will also involve managing club resources, including monitoring stock levels, checking equipment and placing orders as required. You will undertake administrative duties to support the effective running of the club and maintain clear communication with parents, school staff and other stakeholders.

You will play a key role in creating a welcoming, well-organised environment, ensuring the space is clean, safe and fully compliant with school policies and procedures.

 About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting
• Has the confidence to lead and organise a small team
• Can plan and deliver creative, inclusive and engaging play opportunities
• Communicates effectively with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare regulations
• Is organised, reliable and able to use initiative
• 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 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.

If you would like to visit our school or 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.