Play Worker Manager - After School Club

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

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

The role requires experience with children, leadership skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Start date 3 November 2026. Part-time hours and pro rata salary are offered, with training days as agreed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an education setting.
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• Ability to lead a small team in a busy school environment.
• Clear and professional communication with children, families and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of wrap around care.
• Lead play and activity provision for primary-age children.
• Supervise staff and oversee routines and snacks.
• Promote positive behaviour and a calm, inclusive environment.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team and families.

Skills

Experience with children

Team leadership

Organisation

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

About The Role

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: Grade 4, Point 7 £27,274 pro rata pa

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.

About the Candidate

• 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.

About Us

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.