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Dorridge Primary School, a large three form entry, community primary school with a nursery offer high quality wraparound care in a purpose-built provision, known as Darby’s. We wish to appoint two Qualified Playworkers with a recognised Level 3 qualification in childcare for our Teatime Club.
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Contract Permanent, term time (38 weeks), part time
Grade: Band C £26,824 - £29,540 per annum - Full Time Equivalent. Actual Salary Range, based on working 4 x 2.75 hour sessions per week (11 hours), 38 weeks per year is £6668 - £7343 per annum
Hours of Work: Teatime Club: 3:15pm – 6:00pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applications will be considered from candidates who are unable to work every day
We wish to appoint two Qualified Playworkers with a recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Implementing a varied, stimulating and exciting range of activities that meet the children’s developmental needs.
- Ensuring the facility is ready for use, by setting up and clearing away.
- Working as part of a highly motivated and professional team.
- Establishing positive relationships with children and their families.
- Working in close partnership with all school staff and support the whole school ethos.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- adhere to and promote all school policies.
- safeguard children and promote health and safety.
- promote good practise in a professional and inclusive manner.
- maintain a close liaison with class teachers in order to be aware of and respond appropriately to the needs of all children in your care.
- take responsibility for personal professional development, including participation in own annual appraisal, any necessary training, and keeping abreast of all current issues relating to providing this service.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification available.
Qualification/s required:
- Level 3 Qualification in Childcare
In return Dorridge Primary can offer you:
- An inclusive school full of engaged young learners
- A child-centred school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation
- Supportive parents and carers
- High-quality opportunities for continuing professional development
- Friendly and supportive colleagues committed to continual improvement
- West Midlands Local Government Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Dorridge Primary School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and will be subject to a social media online search.
For full details and to apply, please visit MyNewTerm:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149928/EDV-2026-DPS-09969 (copy and paste this link into your browser)
CVs cannot be accepted as part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines.
For further information, please contact Arden MAT Human Resources team:
[email protected]
Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 – 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 (from 3pm) – candidates successful to the interview stage will be contacted
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,824.00-£29,540.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
