Playworker-£23,656 FTE, £12.26 per hour

Position 1- Working 7.30am-9.00am - 7.5 hours per week-TTO

Position 2- Working 7.30am-9.00am & 3.30pm-6.00pm - 20 hours per week-TTO

Overtime and additional hours available during school holiday periods

To start as soon as possible

Ninelands Primary is a large and popular two form entry school in Garforth, Leeds with our in-house breakfast and after school club. We are looking to employee a playworker to work within our wrap around 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 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 can help to continue to drive forward the success of Extended Services provision at Ninelands Primary School. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven ability to build strong, positive relationships and engage effectively with children in a supportive and inclusive manner
• Ability to engage children in stimulating and age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in planning and delivering play opportunities.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a dynamic environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a high standard of care.
• Trustworthy and professional in all interactions with children, families, and staff.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive school community with strong engagement from parents, carers, and other stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic and motivated children who are curious, engaged, and eager to learn through play.
• A committed, experienced, and professional staff team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A well-resourced and stimulating working environment, with extensive school grounds to support outdoor provision.
• Complimentary childcare for staff and access to subsidised places in our holiday play scheme.

Interested candidates are welcomed to contact Mrs Jackie Coyle, School Business Leader for further information on the post on 0113 2878370 or at office@ninelands-school.co.uk. Visit our website https://www.ninelands-school.co.uk/ for more information about Ninelands Primary. 

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.

Enhanced Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in this post at Ninelands 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 successful, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

Ninelands Primary School has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all DBS applicants at the outset of the recruitment process. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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. To apply please follow their application instructions.

Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders