Longford Park Primary School are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Playworker to join their committed and supportive wrap around care team for the next academic year.

Your opportunity

We have an opportunity for a term time only playworker to work within our breakfast club 7.15 - 8.45am (2 days per week) and the After School Club 3.00 - 6.00pm (Mon-Fri) on a fixed term contract until July 2027. 

What we are looking for

We are seeking an adaptable and resourceful individual to help create a fun and caring environment within our school wraparound provision. Candidates will have previous experience working with children and be somebody who will engage and inspire the children through extra-curricular activities and learning, whilst upholding the values and ethos of Longford Park Primary School. 

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About the Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Longford Park; William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields make up the Banbury Cluster. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Working pattern: 18 hours per week.  Breakfast Club 7.15 - 8.45am (2 days, TBC).  After School Club 3.00 - 6.00pm  Monday to Friday, term time only.

Contract Type: Fixed term (until July 27)

Salary: Associate 2.1 £12.74 per hour

Closing Date: 3rd July 2026 at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.