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Playworker

Job details
Posting date: 23 September 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 October 2025
Location: Stockport, SK6 2EX
Company: inploi
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 75744439

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Summary

ARDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Osborne Street
Bredbury
Stockport SK6 2EX
0161 430 2675

Salary: Scale 2 - Approx. pro rata salary £7,165.17 to £7,277.59

Hours of Post: 12.5 hours per week (15.00 17.30)

Contract Type: Term Time

Closing Date: 7th October 2025

Interview Date: tbc

Start date: as soon as possible

Arden Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and online searches.

The Governors of our friendly, inclusive primary school are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Playworker to join our dedicated team. This is a particularly exciting time to become part of Arden Primary School, as we welcome a new, ambitious Headteacher and continue our drive to make Arden a flagship school within the local area.

Arden Primary was once again judged to be a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in July 2024. We are proud of our reputation for educational excellence and our commitment to inclusive, child-centred learning. Our school community is thriving, with enthusiastic children, a dedicated team and strong partnerships with families and the wider community. We actively share our journey and successes through our ‘Arden Primary School Official’ Facebook page follow us to get a feel for our vibrant school life.

We are looking for a Playworker who will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and play experiences for children aged 4 to 11 in our After school club. You will work closely as a team to support each child’s individual needs in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. The Playworker will be someone who is caring, energetic, and confident working with children. The ideal candidate will be a team player who can also work independently and who understands the needs of children and families.

Please take a moment to review the job description and person specification to gain a clear understanding of what the Playworker role involves.

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from the Stockport website-
https://www.greater.jobs/ or contact the school

Completed application forms should be returned by post to

Selina Adams, Business Manager, Arden Primary School, Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 2EX

Or via email

recruitment@arden-primary.co.uk


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