Playworker

Company: Oldham-Council
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Location: Oldham
Job Description:

Propps Hall Primary School – The Ivory Federation – Playworker

Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 | Actual Salary £13,001 – £14,103 (Grade 4)

Hours: 20 per week (term time only)

Location: Propps Hall Primary School

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Propps Hall Primary School is a popular and successful single‑form entry primary school in Failsworth. We are a friendly community school with a strong and caring ethos.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, confident and proactive Playworker for our Before and After School Club (Phoenix Club). Our Before and After School Club is led and managed by the school and provides a small, nurturing environment offering high‑quality childcare for working families. The working hours for this post are 7:30 am–8:50 am and 3:00 pm–5:45 pm, Monday to Thursday, with an earlier finish of 5:20 pm on Fridays.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a positive, caring and child‑centred approach
  • Is energetic, proactive and committed to providing high‑quality childcare
  • Is professional, reliable and works well as part of a team
  • Has experience working with children, ideally within a school or childcare setting
  • Can confidently lead and support other staff
  • Can plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Understands safeguarding responsibilities and follows procedures effectively

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026