Playworker / Midday Supervisor

Woodmancote School; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

Woodmancote School in Cheltenham is seeking a Playworker / Midday Supervisor to join the team. You will help run the Before and After School Club and supervise pupils at lunchtime, creating a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

The role requires a caring, patient and proactive approach, with safeguarding awareness and good teamwork. A permanent contract and term-time hours are offered, with a pro rata salary and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• A positive, creative and nurturing approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• An awareness of basic health and safety requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and act as an excellent role model.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the school lunchtime period to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for pupils.
• Support Breakfast club, Midday Supervisor and After School Club sessions.
• Work within our Before and After School Club providing consistent care.
• Promote safeguarding and child protection as part of daily practice.
• Build positive relationships with children and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Role modelling

Job description

# Playworker / Midday SupervisorEmployer: Woodmancote SchoolLocation: Cheltenham, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 2 (pt 3) £24,796 pa pro rataPosted: 2nd October 2026Expires: 15th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577460* Share :* PrintWoodmancote School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and organised individual to join our friendly team as a Playworker / Midday Supervisor. This rewarding role combines working within our popular Before and After School Club with supporting pupils during the school lunchtime period.The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a safe, enjoyable and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive outlook and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.We are looking for someone who has:• Experience of working with children.• A positive, creative and nurturing approach.• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.• An awareness of basic health and safety requirements.• Good communication and teamwork skills.• The ability to build positive relationships with children and act as an excellent role model.What we can offer:• A supportive and welcoming school community.• Friendly and dedicated colleagues.• Opportunities for training and professional development.• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's wellbeing and enjoyment of school life.Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic about working with children and willing to undertake relevant training. Successful applicants will need to be adaptable, able to think on their feet and confident in engaging with children throughout the school day.**Hours: 5 - 25 per week, term time only.****These hours will be split as follows:****Mon–Fri:****Breakfast club: 7.40am-8.50am****Midday Supervisor: 12.15-1.15pm****After school Club: 3-6pm**Please note that applications are welcome from candidates who wish to be considered solely for either the Midday Supervisor (MDS) role or the Playworker role. However, successful applicants must be available to work five days per week in the role for which they are applying.**Permanent Contract.**Grade 2 (pt 3) £24,796 pa pro rataA job description can be found in the supporting documents section of this advert.Completed applications should be made through our e-teach platform.Please note that CVs and standard application forms will not be accepted.**Closing Date: 9am 15th October 2026****Interview Date: TBC****Start Date: asap**Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.Please refer to our Safeguarding policies, including our policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders, all accessible via our school websiteAll shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.***Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.***