Playworker

Hollydale Primary School, London, SE15 2AR

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week (3pm - 6pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,703 - £31,884
• Actual salary: £10,695
• Pay scale: Grade 4 Spine Point 4 - 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have:

• NVQ Level 2 playworker, childcare, or equivalent or willing to undergo training.
• Knowledge of appropriate play activities e.g. crafts, sports and games
• A basic awareness of health and safety practices
• Organise and plan games and sports
• Supervise children and give out refreshments and food.
• Deal with injuries and emergencies

• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Work well as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the opportunity to:

• be part of an inclusive school committed to nurturing and developing the potential of each child.
• be part of an ever- improving school · work in a diverse vibrant borough
• enhance your career through excellent training and professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Playworker Recruitment Pack.pdf - 507 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert for PW May 2025.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hollydale Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollydale Primary School website
• Email address: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollydale-primary-school

We are a small, friendly one form entry primary school in the heart of Nunhead, offering a broad, creative curriculum for pupils aged 4-11 years old.

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