Playworker - Owl's Nest -School Wraparound Care

DAVYHULME PRIMARY SCHOOL
Canterbury Road
Davyhulme
Manchester
M41 0RX
0161 748 3392
Email address: recruitment@davyhulmeprimary.com
Head teacher: Ms. K. Brookes

PLAYWORKER OWLS’ NEST - SCHOOL WRAPAROUND CARE - Start: As soon as possible
Band 2 point 5, £26,427 (annual pro rata salary, based on 18 hours - £11,287
Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks)
Hours: 3 18 hours per week dependant on experience
Scope to work additional hours during holiday club
Temporary contract with scope to increase contractual hours.

The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Playworker within the school’s wraparound care facility, Owls’ Nest, including breakfast and after school club.

The playworker will assist with the day to day activities within breakfast and after school club, providing quality playcare within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will:
Be a caring and motivated team player
Reliable and professional
Be flexible and willing to adapt whenever necessary in response to the needs of the children and the club
Strong communication and organisational abilities
Be fully committed to the ethos of the school
Have a relevant childcare or play work qualification (level 2) or equivalent

In return, we can offer:
The chance to work with wonderful children
A dedicated and supportive staff team that deliver the best possible outcomes for our children
Full support and training if needed
A commitment to high quality CPD
A fantastic working environment with beautiful grounds
Additional hours in holiday club

Applications should be emailed to recruitment@davyhulmeprimary.com. Please note, an application form must be completed as CVs will not be accepted.

Davyhulme Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks and satisfactory professional references.

Closing date - Friday 2 October 2026
Shortlisting - Monday 5 October 2026
Interview date - Wednesday 7 October 2026