After School Club Playworker

Post Title: After School Club Playworker

Responsible to: Headteacher and After School Club Manager

Location: St Bernadette’s RC Primary School

Post Title: After School Club Playworker

Responsible to: Headteacher and After School Club Manager

Location: St Bernadette’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 5-6 £5,846-£5,938 (FTE £25,583-25,989)

Term of Contract: Fixed Term until 31^st August 2027

Hours per week: 10hrs per week, 3:30-5:30pm daily

Start date: 1^st September 2026

Closing date: Monday 13^th July 2026

St Bernadette’s RC Primary School are currently seeking an After School Club Playworker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Mission

Together we learn, Together we achieve, Together we grow in God’s love.

At St Bernadette’s, we make everyone who enters our school feel welcome, happy, safe and most of all loved. We firmly believe that happiness and well-being are foundational to successful learning. Our values are deeply rooted in our Christian ethos, ensuring that Christ remains at the centre of our educational pursuits.

We are committed to promoting the spiritual and moral development of our pupils, guiding them to embody virtues such as kindness, respect, and compassion. Our curriculum is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to encourage personal growth and a sense of responsibility to one another and the wider community.

Through fostering positive relationships among pupils, staff, and families, we aspire to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where every child can flourish and ‘live life to the full’.

We live out our Mission each day by following our ‘Virtues to Live by’. Our Virtues are good habits and a way of acting towards one another. Our Virtues are central to St Bernadette’s as we aspire to be like Christ each day.

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated Playworker to join our friendly and dedicated after-school club team. The successful candidate will help create a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where children can relax, play, learn new skills, and build positive friendships at the end of the school day. As an important member of our school community, you will plan and deliver fun, engaging play activities that support children's wellbeing, confidence, and independence. You will work closely with colleagues and families, contribute positively to the wider life of the school, and be committed to providing high-quality care. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, is reflective in their practice, values teamwork, and is always keen to develop their skills and share ideas to help our after-school club continue to flourish.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys spending time with children, creating a safe, happy, and welcoming environment where everyone feels included.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and understands the importance of play in helping children grow in confidence, build friendships, and have fun.
• Is reliable, positive, and enjoys working as part of a team, while also using their own initiative when needed.
• Has excellent communication skills and can build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Can plan and lead a variety of fun, creative, and engaging activities that inspire children of different ages and interests.
• Is committed to providing high-quality care, promoting positive behaviour, and helping every child feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
• Is keen to learn, share ideas, and contribute to making our after-school club an enjoyable and exciting place for every child.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff

• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.

• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.

• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.

• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.

• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team

• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution

• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

To Apply:

Please follow the link- https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=2165911yVV

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 14^th July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 16^th July 2026

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.