Playworker - Acorns Out of School club - Stivichall Primary School

What is the job role?

Playworker, Acorns out of school club

16 hours a week

39 weeks (Term Time Only)

£22,336 FTE pro rata to hours and weeks worked

Permanent

‘Learning at Stivichall is a passport for life’

Stivichall Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2016) with aspects of outstanding provision. Our children are hard working, respectful and a joy to spend time with. We pride ourselves on providing memorable learning experiences that enable our pupils to excel and we feel that positive and rewarding wraparound care sessions are an important part of our school day.

We would like to recruit an innovative and energetic Playworker to work across the primary age range (4-11 years) to ensure our out of school club is the best it can be.

The usual hours are 16 hours per week, but there may be opportunity for additional hours.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal applicant will:

· Enjoy playing with children.

· Be able to plan, provide and facilitate safe and creative play.

· Be adaptable and effective.

· Be able to model and promote high expectations of behaviour.

· Be enthusiastic with a sense of humour and have a caring attitude.

· Be keen to work as part of a team and be flexible.

· Be approachable with excellent communication skills.

· Have a professional attitude to their work.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May

Interview Date: TBC

Our 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.

Coventry City Council

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