Play Worker (before and after school club)

Park Hill is a busy and vibrant school – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving outcomes for children. 

Park Hill Primary School is a two-form entry school situated on Lower Eastern Green Lane in Coventry and serves families from Eastern Green and surrounding areas. The school is a popular choice for parents – our pupil numbers are high and transience is low. Park Hill Primary, is a school with a family feel where everyone is valued and respected. 

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider our CPD plan for staff carefully and have a good records of staff development, recruitment and retention, we also offer each staff a 'Well-being day". In addition, Park Hill is part of a network of schools within Coventry Local Authority, the Compass Network. The successful candidate will benefit from the partnership and support that network participation provides.

By joining Park Hill Primary School, you will benefit from:

Be part of a Local Authority Compass Network and excellent school-based and network-wide CPD opportunities.

A wonderful School community.

A happy school with a committed team and a strong ethos;

Total support, from the Headteacher and his leadership team who will listen and support your development.

Happy and well-behaved children who are prepared to work hard.

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Park Hill is a happy school. Children enjoy coming to school. Parents and carers are supportive – they are keen to work in partnership with staff to improve outcomes for their children. Staff morale is very good, we care about staff and staff retention is excellent.

Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued. Children belong, and contribute to the Park Hill family. They are also part of a smaller HOUSE TEAM where children are mixed across the school into four teams. Day to day children then belong to their CLASS FAMILY - each named after a tree. Children remain in their house team and 'family' group throughout their time at Park Hill and grow a strong sense of respect for one another.

Our Values

Our school values are simple ones to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. 

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.  

 

 

What is the job role?

The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a Playworker to join our Buddies team, who are passionate about providing high-quality care for children.

You will assist in the day-to-day organisation of the Buddies before and after school club and to contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.

The start date for this post is February 2025.

Who are we looking for?

Someone who:

• Be a dedicated professional with the ability to engage children
• Set high standards for themselves and others
• Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community
• Be a good team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment

The closing date for this post is Monday 20 January 2025 October (midnight).

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025

Interviews for this post will be held on Friday 24 January 2025. 

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached documents.

Park Hill 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. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.