Playworker

Job Type: Playworker

Salary Grade: Grade 2

Working Pattern: Part-time

Working Hours: 8.75 hours p/w after school.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 13^th April

Interview Date: Monday 20^th April

We require a well-motivated Playworker to work with our excellent team of staff to care for our children.

St Edward’s Catholic Primary a Voluntary Academy, runs a caring and fun Before & After School Club for children at St Edward’s and Hey with Zion Primary Schools, This club focuses on the children’s interests and provides a space where children can enjoy wider experiences in a safe and purposeful setting. The Playworker will work with colleagues to provide a calm and relaxed atmosphere in which children can pursue leisure activities. Previous experience of working with children, either paid or voluntary, is desirable.

The candidate should be sympathetic to the Catholic ethos of the school

“Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE, KCSiE 2025, this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check”..

Application forms are available from the school office, or online at https://www.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk/admin/sites/page/latest-news-events/vacancies

Applications to be returned to the school by post or email to info@st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk

For further information, please contact the Headteacher Sally Dell

Salary - Grade 2 Pt 4-6 £25185 - £25989

Actual Salary - £5101 - £5264

Hours - 8.75 hours per week (term-time only (40 weeks)

Based - St Edward’s R C Primary School, Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ

Closing date Monday 13^th April 2026