Playworker

Ref: 001502

Propps Hall Primary School

The Ivory Federation

Playworker

Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 | Actual Salary £13,001 - £14,103 (Grade 4)
Hours: 20 per week (term time only)
Based at: Propps Hall Primary School
Start Date: 1 September 2026

Propps Hall Primary School is a popular and successful single-form entry primary school in Failsworth. We are a friendly community school with a strong and caring ethos.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, confident and proactive Playworker for our Before and After School Club (Phoenix Club).

Our Before and After School Club is led and managed by the school and provides a small, nurturing environment offering high-quality childcare for working families. The working hours for this post are 7:30am8:50am and 3:00pm5:45pm, Monday to Thursday, with an earlier finish of 5:20pm on Fridays.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive, caring and child-centred approach
• Is energetic, proactive and committed to providing high-quality childcare
• Is professional, reliable and works well as part of a team
• Has experience working with children, ideally within a school or childcare setting
• Can confidently lead and support other staff
• Can plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities and follows procedures effectively

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to our school, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

Informal enquiries:
Mrs Singleton
info@proppshall.oldham.sch.uk
0161 770 8400

Please return completed application forms directly to the school.

Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 29 June 2026
Interviews: Monday 6 July 2026