Playworker - Owl's Nest -School Wraparound Care

DAVYHULME PRIMARY SCHOOL

Canterbury Road

Davyhulme

Manchester

M41 0RX

0161 748 3392

Email address

recruitment@davyhulmeprimary.com

Head teacher

Ms. K. Brookes

PLAYWORKER OWLS’ NEST -

SCHOOL WRAPAROUND CARE - Start

As soon as possible

Band 2 point 5, £26,427 (annual pro rata salary, based on 18 hours - £11,287

Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks)

Hours

3 18 hours per week dependant on experience

Scope to work additional hours during holiday club

Temporary contract with scope to increase contractual hours.

The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Playworker within the school’s wraparound care facility, Owls’ Nest, including breakfast and after school club.

The playworker will assist with the day to day activities within breakfast and after school club, providing quality playcare within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will

Be a caring and motivated team player

Reliable and professional

Be flexible and willing to adapt whenever necessary in response to the needs of the children and the club

Strong communication and organisational abilities

Be fully committed to the ethos of the school

Have a relevant childcare or play work qualification (level 2) or equivalent

In return, we can offer

The chance to work with wonderful children

A dedicated and supportive staff team that deliver the best possible outcomes for our children

Full support and training if needed

A commitment to high quality CPD

A fantastic working environment with beautiful grounds

Additional hours in holiday club

Applications should be emailed to recruitment@davyhulmeprimary.com. Please note, an application form must be completed as CVs will not be accepted.

Davyhulme Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks and satisfactory professional references.

Closing date - Friday 2 October 2026

Shortlisting - Monday 5 October 2026

Interview date - Wednesday 7 October 2026

Supporting Documents

↗ Playworker job description.doc

↗ Trafford Schools Application Form Support Staff.docx