Playworker (After School Club)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council advertises for a Playworker at Creswell Infant and Nursery School to support an After School Club. The role runs after school, typically 3:00pm to 6:00pm, for a fixed term of 12 months with a view to extension.

Visits to the school are welcome; call the school for details. The ideal candidate will have experience with children in play or educational settings, knowledge of play activities, and ideally hold a food hygiene and first aid certificate or be willing to obtain

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in play or educational settings.
• Willingness to obtain or hold relevant childcare qualifications.
• First aid and food hygiene certificates preferred or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the after-school club.
• Plan, organise and deliver engaging play activities for the age group.
• Lead activities such as sports, crafts, stories, songs and games.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Prepare snacks and drinks, set up/clear equipment, administer first aid if needed.

Skills

Playwork experience

Education

First aid certificate

Food hygiene certificate

Childcare qualification

Job description

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Creswell Infant and Nursery School is a nurturing and inclusive school located near Bolsover. We currently welcome 189 pupils from Foundation Stage 2 to Year 2, along with a 48-place nursery offering 15-hour provision. Guided by our Christian vision - ‘Together with God, we shine in all we do’ - we are a dedicated team with the ambition of championing every child, where each is celebrated, nurtured, and given the opportunity to shine.

The Headteacher and Governors would like to recruit a Playworker for our new After School Club.

The successful candidate will join us as soon as possible, you will work each school day, after school. Hours expected to be 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract for 12 months, we hope to extend as we develop the club.

This is a great opportunity to join a warm and friendly team.

Candidates are more than welcome to visit our lovely school. If you would like to visit or ask any questions, please call Mrs Bridges.

About the role

Working alongside the After School Club Lead, you will support and assist in the day to day operation of the after-school club. The club is new for our school, and we hope to welcome 10 / 15 children initially. With your help, increasing our numbers and developing the club through the year.

You will help to plan, organise and deliver play activities, which are interesting, fun and appropriate for the age group. You will lead activities, perhaps sports crafts and games.

You will supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.

You will prepare snacks and drinks, administer first aid, set up and clear equipment.

The ideal candidate will

• Have experience working with children in a play or educational setting and/or hold a relevant qualification, perhaps childcare, coaching, playwork.
• Have knowledge of appropriate play activities, sports, games, crafts, stories, songs and dance etc.
• Have a food hygiene certificate, or willing to complete.
• Have a first aid certificate, or willing to complete.
• A basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.

We can offer you

• A school that is committed to the importance of education and believes in developing children’s curiosity and love of learning.
• An opportunity to be part of a new project, developing the club and providing the benefit of your experience and ideas.
• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children, supporting families in the community.
• A fun, interesting, and varied role, perhaps suitable for those looking for an additional role or a step into an educational setting.
• An exciting opportunity to join our caring and friendly team.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September 2026