Playworker

Teach Lambeth group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church School is seeking a playworker to join our after-school club. This term-time role offers 13.5 hours per week (Mon–Thu 15:00–18:00, Fri 15:00–16:30) across 39 weeks per year, with a permanent contract until July 2027. Start date as soon as possible.

Applicants should be organized, reliable, and energetic. The role includes assisting with activity planning and delivery, strong communication with children and adults, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Is organized and reliable.
• Able to assist with planning and delivery of activities.
• Great communicator with children and adults.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Work during term time with potential to work during holiday time if required.
• Assist with planning and delivering after-school activities.
• Engage with children and support team in a busy after-school club.

Job description

Salary: NJC Scale 1/2 points 3 to 4 (30,225 - 30,654)

Hours: 13.5 hours a week (Monday to Thursday 15:00 to 18:00, Friday 15:00 to 16:30)

Year Round? 39 weeks per year

Permanent? Until July 2027

To Start: As soon as possible

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact the school by email [e-mail]

Applications Close: Friday 16th October at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 23rd October 2026

Interviews: w/c 2nd November 2026

Job Description:

Would you be interested in working with our amazing children at Christ Church in our popular after school club?

We are looking for a playworker to work during term time (with the opportunity to work during holiday time, if required).

We are looking for someone who:

Is organised and reliable
Is able to assist with the planning and delivery of activities
Is a great communicator with children and adults
Has lots of energy and is enthusiastic

We can offer:

Amazing children who are eager to play and learn
A team of supportive colleagues
Opportunities for professional development

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents:

• SW9-Partnership-Playworker-JD.pdf
• Lambeth-CofE-Application-Form-Interactive-copy-2-1.pdf