School Playleader
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5469a297-1f7e-464f-aecc-2ee75bf69ede |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a friendly, welcoming, and creative school with an inclusive ethos. We have a 26 place pre-school and three form entry (90 children in each year) foundation stage two and KS1. The school is in south west Sheffield, in the Millhouses region. We are proud of our children who are enthusiastic, kind and happy.
The role
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a playleader. You will be working as a team of two within our wraparound provision before and after school. You will not only have the opportunity to support children in this role but also to be involved in the development of this provision as it grows to support our school community.
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
• Has experience of working with EYFS and/or KS1 children.
• Has a commitment to inclusivity
• Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
• Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
• Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A friendly and welcoming school
• Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff and governor team
• A commitment to your professional development
• A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected
• A health and wellbeing scheme.
Further details about the role
Interviews to take place week commencing the 23rd March 2026.
Completed applications to be emailed directly to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The school
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a friendly, welcoming, and creative school with an inclusive ethos. We have a 26 place pre-school and three form entry (90 children in each year) foundation stage two and KS1. The school is in south west Sheffield, in the Millhouses region. We are proud of our children who are enthusiastic, kind and happy.
The role
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a playleader. You will be working as a team of two within our wraparound provision before and after school. You will not only have the opportunity to support children in this role but also to be involved in the development of this provision as it grows to support our school community.
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
• Has experience of working with EYFS and/or KS1 children.
• Has a commitment to inclusivity
• Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
• Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
• Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A friendly and welcoming school
• Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff and governor team
• A commitment to your professional development
• A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected
• A health and wellbeing scheme.
Further details about the role
Interviews to take place week commencing the 23rd March 2026.
Completed applications to be emailed directly to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.