Play Worker Manager - After School Club

Mauldeth Road Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 6,400 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

Mauldeth Road Primary School is seeking an organised, enthusiastic and experienced Play Worker Manager to lead our Wrap Around Care team and oversee the delivery of a safe, welcoming and enjoyable After School Club for children across the primary age range. This part-time role (12.5 hours per week) is permanent, term time only plus agreed training days, with a start date of 3 November 2026.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day running, supervise staff, oversee snacks and routines,

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and understands the value of play in children’s development.
• Ability to lead, support and motivate a small team in a busy school environment.
• Organised, reliable, approachable and able to use initiative.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with children, families, colleagues and school leaders.
• Remains calm, fair and positive when managing routines, behaviour or unexpected situations.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the wrap around care club.
• Oversee play and activity provision for the after school club.
• Supervise staff and oversee snacks and daily routines.
• Promote positive behaviour and a calm, inclusive environment.
• Ensure the setting remains well-organised and compliant with school policies.

Skills

Experience working with children

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 childcare / playwork qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only plus any agreed training days

Working Hours: Part time, 12.5 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required:Relevant childcare, playwork or education qualification such as Level 3

Start Date: 3rd November 2026

Salary: £7,125 per annum

Mauldeth Road Primary School is seeking an organised, enthusiastic and experienced Play Worker Manager to lead our Wrap Around Care team and oversee the delivery of a safe, welcoming and enjoyable After School Club for children across the primary age range.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, can support and motivate staff, and understands the importance of high-quality play, care and supervision at the end of the school day.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day running of the club, lead play and activity provision, supervise staff, oversee snacks and routines, promote positive behaviour, and ensure the setting remains calm, inclusive, well-organised and compliant with school policies.

They will work closely with the School Leadership Team, colleagues, children and families to ensure children are safe, happy and engaged while attending wrap around care.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children and understands the value of play in children’s development.


• Can lead, support and motivate a small team in a busy school environment.


• Is organised, reliable, approachable and able to use initiative.


• Communicates clearly and professionally with children, families, colleagues and school leaders.


• Can remain calm, fair and positive when managing routines, behaviour or unexpected situations.


• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the welfare of children.

Qualifications desired: paediatric, first aid food hygiene, safeguarding or leadership training would be desirable.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation