Ref: 001504
Rushcroft Primary School
The Ivory Federation
Playworker
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 (full time full year equivalent) | Actual Salary: £6,143 - £6,667 per annum (Grade 4)
Hours: 9.45 per week (term time only)
Based at: Propps Hall Primary School
Start Date: As soon as possible
Rushcroft Primary School is a popular and successful single-form entry primary school in Shaw. 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 (Rushcroft Owls).
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:
Tues: 3:10pm 5:10pm
Wed, Thurs, Fri: 3:10pm 5:45pm
We are looking for someone who:
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Has a positive, caring and child-centred approach
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Is energetic, proactive and committed to providing high-quality childcare
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Is professional, reliable and works well as part of a team
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Has experience working with children, ideally within a school or childcare setting
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Can confidently lead and support other staff
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Can plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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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.
If you feel you could make a positive contribution to our school, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.
Informal enquiries:
Mrs Mason
[email protected]
0161 770 8236
Please return completed application forms directly to the school.
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Interviews: Monday 22 June 2026
