Lead Playworker

Ninelands Primary is a large and popular two form entry school in Garforth, Leeds and runs its own Out of School Club. Due to increased popularity and numbers on roll, we are looking to recruit a number of Lead Playworkers and Playworkers to work at our successful out of school provision. The club provides childcare for pupils aged 3 to 11 years. The governing body are seeking to employ highly committed, dynamic and professional individuals. You will join our dynamic and successful team in planning and organising activities and be part of a team of staff that are committed to providing a broad range of services to our school community, which will include an Out of School Club and holiday playscheme.

We are looking for excellent practitioners who are passionate about working with children and families and who can drive forward the success of Extended Services provision at Ninelands Primary School.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can help to plan a wide variety of exciting and creative activities to stimulate and support children's intellectual, emotional, physical, social, language and play development

• Can listen to, encourage, enable and stimulate children

• can build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers

• has good organisation and administration skills

• can ensure equality and promote inclusive practice

• can maintain the outstanding ethos of the school

In addition for the role of Lead Playworker we are looking for someone who:

• can take full responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of Extended Services in the absence of the Extended Services Manager

We can offer you:

• motivated children who are curious and eager to explore

• a crucial part in further developing our exciting Extended Services provision

• a dedicated and professional staff team

• a well-resourced and attractive environment

• a strong commitment to continuous professional career development and equal opportunities

• a happy school with strong support from its stakeholders

• free staff childcare and subsidised holiday playscheme places

Must hold Level 3 (or higher) approved level 3 Qualification

Ninelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to a DBS enhanced check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the populations of Leeds.

Closing date: 8am 6th June 2024

Interview: 12th June 2024

Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.