Owls Playworker ( After School club) – Permanent - Time Only
We are looking for friendly and experienced Playworkers to join our After School Club (Owl’s) at The King’s School, Chester. This is an ideal role for a person who is seeking part time work within childcare.
Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
· Planning and providing safe and creative activities for the club
· Administering first aid as appropriate
Your Skills
· Level 2 qualification in childcare or willing to work towards this (this is an excellent opportunity and the school will provide funding for you to study this qualification)
· Have experience of working with primary and infant school aged children
For further information please see the attached Applicant Information Pack.
Hours of work
15 hours per week - Owls - 3-6pm Monday to Friday - term time only
Salary - £12.26 per hour
Closing Date – 8am Tuesday 26th August 2025
The role is deemed to be in regulated activity with a high level of contact and responsibility for children on a day to day basis.
We take pride in our outstanding reputation, and we know this is built largely on the excellent commitment and wide-ranging abilities of our
staff. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strongly encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.
IMPORTANT - The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are required to undertake screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the King’s School uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy can be found on our School Website.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person