After School Club Playworker

The Role

12.5 Hours per Week

The Governors of Coleshill C of E Primary School & Nursery are seeking to appoint a Kids’ Club Playworker who is committed to helping our children flourish and achieve their full potential within the context of our Christian Vision and Values. You will be joining one of the BDMAT Academies who are committed to promoting ‘Life in all its fullness’ for both pupils and staff.

About our school:
Coleshill C of E Primary School & Nursery is a two form entry primary school of around 400 pupils located Warwickshire. We have great facilities, dynamic teaching within a varied curriculum and an approach to pastoral care that celebrates our Christian ethos.
We are part of the Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) and we are driven by a desire for our children to experience ‘life in all its fullness’. The Christian ethos of the school is borne out in our values of honesty, kindness, perseverance, respect and self-control.

You will be joining a dedicated and supportive community where your own professional development is given a high priority.

In line with our Safeguarding Policy, Coleshill C of E Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. References of all shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview.

The hours are Monday - Friday 3.00pm - 5.30pm, Term time only. Salary Band D, 3-4 (18,065 - £18,426 pro-rata).

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will be someone who:
•Is enthusiastic, positive and reliable.
•Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
•Has a passion for supporting children to progress in their learning.
•be able to establish positive relationships with all children, parents and members of staff.
•Will be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
•Will be proactive and use their own initiative whilst also working within established policies and procedures.
•Can communicate effectively with children and adults.
•Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
•Has high expectations of what children can achieve.
•Will be confident preparing and managing resources to support children's needs and understanding

Additional Information & How to Apply

School application form only (please attach your school application form below, you will need to ensure you issue a criminal convictions self disclosure form to shortlisted candidates prior to the formal interview process)

Please complete and return the application form by the closing date of 28th September at 5pm. Shortlisting will take place the next day.

Interviews will be on Thursday 1st October and the anticipated start date will be as soon as possible.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have been unsuccessful.

Closing date: 28th September 2020

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.