Lead Playworker

St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EX

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  24 July 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,982.29 actual pa

Lead Playworker job summary

Part of the Pathfinders Federation

Tel: 01263 732260

Email: office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.pathfinders.norfolk.sch.uk/st-michaels/

• Salary - Scale E, £6,982.29 actual pa (£26,824 to £28,142 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 11.25 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 September 2026

St Michael’s school, as part of the Pathfinders Federation, is a school, rooted and inspired by Christian values, which nurtures children to achieve infinitely more than we might ask or they may dream; empowering them so they can flourish as confident citizens now and in the future.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Playworker to support our after-school wrap-around care provision. This role will be key in ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for children aged 3 - 11 during the after-school hours. Hours of work, Monday to Friday 3pm to 5.15pm in the first instance, (please note this post may be reviewed if there is a need to extend the provision to 5.45pm).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise the daily running of the after-school club: 

This includes planning and delivering engaging activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, and maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

• Plan and prepare healthy and nutritious snacks for the children. 

This will involve writing grocery lists and basic food preparation.

• Maintain accurate records: 

This includes attendance registers, incident reports, and communication logs.

• Liaise with parents/carers: 

This includes communicating effectively about club activities, addressing any concerns, and building positive relationships.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare legislation and safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the after-school club. This may include identifying areas for improvement, developing new activities, and sourcing new resources. 

Essential qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
• Paediatric First Aid
• Food Hygiene

Desired qualifications:

• DSL or to be trained as a designated safeguarding lead

In return we offer a friendly, supportive team who work hard to meet the needs of everyone in our school; wonderful, enthusiastic children who are genuinely excited by their learning; very small classes; a commitment to supporting staff in their ongoing professional development and a real community environment where everyone has a vital part to play and an opportunity to make a difference. There are so many things which make our school unique.

Please contact the school office to make an appointment to view the school, office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01263 732260.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk 

Please note we will be applying for references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.  

Closing date:  24 July 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:  TBC

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All applicants to the post will be subject to further safeguarding checks, including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Interviews will explore approaches and attitudes to safeguarding further.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-church-of-england-va-primary-and-nursery-school

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