Our Values

Our school values are simple ones to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. 

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.  

About the team we are recruiting to

Park Hill is a busy, happy, supportive vibrant school – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils.   We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a life long love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime.  In October 2023 Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED and we were delighted that they agreed with us – that we continue to be a good school. 

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider our CPD plan for staff carefully and have a good records of staff development, recruitment and retention, we also offer each staff a 'Well-being day". Park Hill is a happy school where children enjoy coming to school. Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued. 

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk 

What is the job role?

The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a Playworker to join our before school provision team (Buddies).  Our experienced team are passionate about providing high-quality care for children who take care of children from across the school, keeping them safe, cared for and entertained before and the end of normal school day.

The working hours for this role are: 7:30am-9:00am and 3:15pm-5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Pro Rata Pay - 18.75 hours per week  £10,403-£10,731

We are happy to accept application for either the morning or afternoon session only, but please make this clear on your application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Play Worker who enjoys supporting children and working collaboratively with the school team

Someone who:

• Be a dedicated professional with the ability to engage children
• Set high standards for themselves and others
• Pro-active team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment
• Creative, motivated, innovative and able to think 'outside the box'
• Able and willing to work in a team and contribute to the wider life of the school in a caring and professional manner
• Able to lead, used their own initiative and encourage pupil growth and development

The closing date for this post is Monday 30 June 2025 (midnight)

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 1 July 2025

Interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached documents.

Park Hill Primary School 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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