Before & After School Playworker — Inspire Kids

Springfield Primary; Trafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Primary School in Sale is inviting applications for 2 x Star Club Playworkers. Start date ASAP. Band 1 pt3, £25,614 pro rata. Full time 22.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 7.30-8.45am & 2.45-6.00pm) or part time options. 38 weeks per year with additional holiday club hours. Permanent position.

Successful candidates will inspire and motivate children, be flexible and well-organised, understand the EYFS curriculum, and be passionate about providing excellent learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be able to inspire and motivate children to achieve their potential.
• Be flexible and organised.
• Have an understanding of EYFS curriculum.
• Be passionate about creating the best possible learning opportunities for children.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate children to reach their potential.
• Be flexible and well-organised to cover before/after school slots.
• Support delivery of EYFS activities during STAR Club sessions.

Skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

EYFS understanding

Job description

SPRINGFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Springfield Road
Sale
M33 7XS
Headteacher: Mrs A. J. Chard
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

2 x STAR CLUB PLAYWORKER Start Date as soon as possible
Band 1 pt3 £25,614 pro rata
Full time (22.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7.30 - 8.45am & 2.45-6.00pm)
Or part time either 6.25 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7.30 - 8.45am or 15 hours per week, Mon-Fri 2.45 5.45pm
38 weeks a year additional holiday club hours available
Permanent

Responsible to: STAR Club Manager and Deputy Head

Please state clearly which position you are applying for.

We wish to appoint playworkers for our before and after school provision, starting ASAP.

The successful candidate will need to:
Be able to inspire and motivate children to achieve their potential.
Be flexible and organised.
Have an understanding of EYFS curriculum.
Be passionate about creating the best possible learning opportunities for children.

We can offer
A supportive and committed Headteacher, Staff Team and Board of Governors.
Well behaved, hardworking and enthusiastic children.
A caring inclusive ethos.
A highly motivated and talented staff team.
The opportunity for professional development.

Please download from the school website the job description, person specification and application form and email your application to [e-mail]

Springfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, health check and suitable references.

Closing Date - Sunday 1 November 2026 at midnight
Shortlisting - Monday 2 November 2026
Interview - Friday 6 November 2026

Supporting Documents

↗ Playworker Job description.docx
↗ Playworker PS.docx