Primary After School Playworker (Hailsham Community College Academy Trust)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 15
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only 
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 07 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Hailsham Community College Academy Trust
Battle Road
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1DT

Phone:   01323 841468
Email:    jobvacancies@hccat.net
Website: www.hccat.net

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

About the role

After School Playworker – required to start as soon as possible 

 

We require a playworker to run the day-to-day organisation of the extended school club and assist in the provision of quality play opportunities. We are looking for confident and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with young people.

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

As a valued member of our team at Hailsham Community College Academy Trust we can offer you:

• A new state of the art school site with outstanding facilities.
• An experienced and highly supportive Senior Leadership Team / Middle Leadership Team and pastoral team
• A commitment to your continued professional development at whatever career stage you’re at
• The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hours: 15 hours per week – Term Time – 15.00pm-18.00pm

 

Starting Salary: Single Status Grade 2 point 4 – £23,656 per annum pro-rata, actual salary £8,308

 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 20 January 2025

 

To apply, please download the Job Pack and Application Form from our website.

Playworker – Application Pack – January 2025

 

• Application Form (PDF)
• Application Form (Word docx)
• HCCAT Guidance Notes for Completion of Application Form

 

Completed applications should be e-mailed to job.vacancies@hccat.net

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this Academy. We are also required by law to ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to provide documentation as evidence. Other conditions of employment may apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcome applications form all sections of the community.

 

This post is also covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2009 Regulations. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023 shortlisted applicants may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence checks.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.