We currently have a number of vacancies for energetic and enthusiastic After School Club Playworkers to support our growing provision.  We offer innovative, forward thinking and friendly staff, great team working and a commitment to staff training. This role includes assisting the After School Club Supervisor, helping with planning and providing care and creative play opportunities in consultation with the children and the After School Club Supervisor. 

If you enjoy:

• working with children
• working term time only
• being creative and having fun

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Further details can be found on the job description and person specification.  To apply please complete the application form; unfortunately we are unable to accept CV’s. On your application please clearly state the days you are able to work.

Caldecott Primary School is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic After School Club  Play Leaders to start as soon as possible.  We have two vacancies,  one for a Wednesday & Friday and one for a Thursday & Friday. We offer innovative, forward thinking and friendly staff, great team working and a commitment to staff training.  This role includes supervising the After School Club sessions, which run between 3:00pm and 5.30pm, planning and providing care and creative play opportunities in consultation with the children and After School Club Playworker. 

The successful candidate will have:-

• Previous experience of working with young children
• A level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or Early Years Educator or Experienced Teaching Assistant.
• Knowledge of safeguarding/child protection procedures is an advantage.
• Good communication skills.
• An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an advantage.
• Paediatric 12 hour first aid training
• Food hygiene training

The successful candidate will:-

• be happy providing a range of creative play opportunities
• be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
• work well within a team of Play leaders

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Further details can be found on the job description and person specification .   To apply please complete the application form; unfortunately we are unable to accept CV’s.  Please clearly state on your application which vacancy you are applying for.

Recruitment Process

Caldecott Primary School follows the Safer Recruitment Policy for all vacancies within the school.  This policy has been developed to embed safer recruitment practices and procedures throughout the school and to support the creation of a safer culture by reinforcing the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people in our care.  This policy complies with guidance outlined in “Keeping Children Safe in Education (April 2016)”.

The School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting   procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check”. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All staff at Caldecott School are expected to uphold and promote British Values.

As part of the application process, all candidates need access to the following:-

• Safeguarding Policy

• Safer Recruitment Policy

• Whistleblowing Policy

• Code of Conduct

Please refer to our polices page for copies of these and other relevant policies.