Wrap Around Playworker (E2951) - Weetwood Primary School

Wrap Around Playworker

Salary: A1 point 2 NJC Pay Scale (£11.59 per hour) - Can be negotiated based on experience

Contract: Casual

Hours: Flexible in our Breakfast club/afterschool/holiday club – to be discussed at interview.

Closing Date: 11th March 2024 

Interviews:  Week commencing 11th or 18th March 2024 

If you are passionate about working with children and families and want to join a kind, caring and nurturing school- this is the job for you! 

Are you looking for an exciting challenge or some experience of working in a school? We are seeking to appoint a Playworker  to join our fantastic team.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience of working with primary aged children who have a wide range of abilities

• Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour

• Has a sense of humour and a love of children

• Is flexible, proactive and has good interpersonal skills

What can we offer you? 

• A supportive team of dedicated, friendly staff. 
• An opportunity to develop your role through training and working with other experienced practitioners. 
• Kind, friendly and enthusiastic children. 

If you would like to find out more, recruitment packs and application forms are available from our website: https://www.weetwoodschool.co.uk/vacancies

The Recruitment Pack contains the job description and person specification required for the position. 

The Application Process

Interested candidates are welcome to contact Mr Crawford for further information on the post on 0113 3230450 or at bursar@weetwoodprimary.co.uk. Visit our website www.weetwoodprimary.co.uk   for more information about Weetwood Primary School. 

Shortlisted candidates are welcome to visit the school. 

How do I apply?

Please complete the relevant application form providing full details of your education and employment history, including any unpaid or voluntary work. Where there are gaps in your employment, please state the reasons why (e.g. gap year, career break, unemployed etc.). Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post. We require details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer; if you currently work in school, the reference must be from the Headteacher. Please provide their names, email addresses and daytime contact numbers.

Supporting information

This section of the form is very important. It gives you an opportunity to explain why you are applying and why you are the best person for this job. Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post in a covering letter of no longer than one side of A4 detailing your experience and why you are an ideal candidate. 

CVs are not accepted as part of the application process. 

Where & when do I need to send my completed application?

Your completed application form and covering letter should be emailed to bursar@weetwoodprimary.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 11th March 2024 

Interview Date: Week commencing 11th or 18th March 2024

Start Date: ASAP

When will I hear if I have been shortlisted? 

Applications will be evaluated against the requirements of the post, with those candidates that best fit the requirements being shortlisted. We are unable to contact all applicants, but all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone within 72 hours of the closing date. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact the office manager. 

Enhanced Disclosure:

Thank you for your interest in this post at Weetwood Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure. 

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the School complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The School undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

 An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records. 

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information. 

If your application is shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview. If your application is successful and proceeds to conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure. 

Safeguarding Statement

Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.