After School Club Playworker (leading on sport & physical activity)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 36c511da-3f7f-47a0-8b94-96366b891b63 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated After School Club Playworker to join our fantastic school community. The right candidate will supervise and lead engaging sport and physical activities for children in our newly established After School Club. We are extremely proud to be offering our own after school provision for the first time and as a result, we are keen to recruit an enthusiastic childcare professional to join our team of playworkers. They will contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children from Reception to Year 6.
We are looking for someone who:
• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
• Has excellent communication skills
• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to grow and be confident
• Sets up, delivers and takes part in a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community
• Supervises and supports children with a variety of activities, with a specific focus on sport and physical activity
• Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
• Shares our commitment to professional development
What the school offers its staff
• A school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do
• An outward looking school who has been recently inspected
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children
• Respectful, kind and aspirational children
• An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity
• Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels
• Support from an experienced senior leadership team
• Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role
• Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will be able to:
• Work well in a team
• Communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage children to play well together and have fun.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please telephone Vicky Phillips, School Business Manager, on 0114 266 2471 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th July at midday
Shortlisting: Thursday 10th July
Interview date: Monday 14th July
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated After School Club Playworker to join our fantastic school community. The right candidate will supervise and lead engaging sport and physical activities for children in our newly established After School Club. We are extremely proud to be offering our own after school provision for the first time and as a result, we are keen to recruit an enthusiastic childcare professional to join our team of playworkers. They will contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children from Reception to Year 6.
We are looking for someone who:
• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
• Has excellent communication skills
• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to grow and be confident
• Sets up, delivers and takes part in a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community
• Supervises and supports children with a variety of activities, with a specific focus on sport and physical activity
• Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
• Shares our commitment to professional development
What the school offers its staff
• A school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do
• An outward looking school who has been recently inspected
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children
• Respectful, kind and aspirational children
• An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity
• Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels
• Support from an experienced senior leadership team
• Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role
• Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will be able to:
• Work well in a team
• Communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage children to play well together and have fun.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please telephone Vicky Phillips, School Business Manager, on 0114 266 2471 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th July at midday
Shortlisting: Thursday 10th July
Interview date: Monday 14th July
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.