Derbyshire County Council
Playworker – After School Club
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Closing date: 01 November 2026
Creswell Infant and Nursery School is a nurturing and inclusive school located near Bolsover. We currently welcome 189 pupils from Foundation Stage 2 to Year 2, along with a 48-place nursery offering 15-hour provision.
We are a dedicated team with the ambition of championing every child, where each is celebrated, nurtured, and given the opportunity to shine.
The Headteacher and Governors would like to recruit a Playworker for our After School Club.
The successful candidate will join us as soon as possible, you will work each school day, after school. Hours expected to be 3.00pm to 6.00pm.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract for 12 months, we hope to extend as we develop the club.
The is a great opportunity to join a warm and friendly team.
About the role:-
Working alongside the After School Club Lead, you will support and assist in the day to day operation of the after-school club. The club is new for our school and we currently welcome 10 / 15 children each day. With your help, increasing our numbers and developing the club through the year.
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You will help to plan, organise and deliver play activities, which are interesting, fun and appropriate for the age group. You will lead activities, perhaps sports, crafts and games.
You will supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing whilst attending the club.
You will prepare snacks and drinks, and support the Club Lead with day to day tasks such as administering first aid, checking registers, preparing activities.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with children in a play or educational setting and/or hold a relevant qualification.
- Have knowledge of appropriate play activities, sports, games, crafts, stories, songs and dance etc.
- Have a food hygiene certificate, or willing to complete.
- Have a first aid certificate, or willing to complete.
- A basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Be warm, friendly, imaginative, and fun!
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We can offer you:
- A school that is committed to the importance of education and believes in developing children’s curiosity and love of learning.
- An opportunity to be part of a new project, developing the club alongside the Club Lead, working together and implementing your ideas.
- An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children, supporting families in the community.
- An interesting, and varied role, perhaps suitable for those looking for an additional role or a step into an educational setting.
- An exciting opportunity to join our caring and friendly team.
If you think this role maybe right for you, please give us a call! Candidates are encouraged to visit school, ask any questions, or simply take a look at the club! If you would like to visit please call Mrs Bridges to arrange
Provisional Interview Date: 2 November 2026
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