Playworker / Midday Supervisor - Woodmancote School
Cheltenham
Grade Grade 2 (pts 3) £24,796 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Part Time (25 hours)
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 15/10/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Woodmancote School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and organised individual to join our friendly team as a Playworker / Midday Supervisor. This rewarding role combines working within our popular Before and After School Club with supporting pupils during the school lunchtime period.
The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a safe, enjoyable and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive outlook and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience of working with children.
• A positive, creative and nurturing approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• An awareness of basic health and safety requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and act as an excellent role model.
What we can offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's wellbeing and enjoyment of school life.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic about working with children and willing to undertake relevant training. Successful applicants will need to be adaptable, able to think on their feet and confident in engaging with children throughout the school day.
Hours: 5-25 per week, term time only.
These hours will be split as follows:
Mon–Fri:
Breakfast club: 7.40am-8.50am
Midday Supervisor: 12.15-1.15pm
After school Club: 3-6pm
Please note that applications are welcome from candidates who wish to be considered solely for either the Midday Supervisor (MDS) role or the Playworker role. However, successful applicants must be available to work five days per week in the role for which they are applying.
Permanent Contract.
Grade 2 (pt 3) £24,796 pa pro rata
Closing Date: 9am 15th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: asap
Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.
We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.
Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
Please refer to our Safeguarding policies, including our policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders, all accessible via our website https://woodmancoteschool.co.uk/school-policies/ .
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.
Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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