Horley Infant School are looking for committed, reliable and enthusiastic team players to join our existing team of playworkers in our successful after-school club. This would be ideal for someone who may be looking for part-time work or extra hours. Horley Infant School has a positive local reputation whereby we live by our vision and values of “embracing and nurturing the individual” and “inspiring all to achieve”. We pride ourselves on giving a family feel to our school, even though we have nearly 270 children in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2. Our before school and after school club has an excellent reputation and, as such, we need to expand our team. In our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 11% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark. Maybe this could be your moment to join us?

We currently have a vacancy for the following hours: Monday to Friday, 2:45pm to 5:45pm (3 hours daily). Total 15 hours per week, across 38 weeks per annum (term time only).

We are looking for someone who:

• Can create an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for pupils attending the clubs
• Can work with our small team to ensure the best provision for pupils both before and after school
• Can initiate and encourage play opportunities for children
• Can relate well and communicate effectively at all levels with other staff members, parents and pupils
• Can engage well with our children
• Is able to work independently managing their own workload as well as part of a team
• Is enthusiastic and motivated

Although not essential, the following would be highly desirable:

• Has at least 1 years’ experience of working with children in a play-work environment would be an advantage
• Has a play work qualification NVQ level 2 or above is highly desirable
• Has a qualification in play work, first aid and food hygiene (training will be arranged)

We will offer:

• A competitive salary
• A team of friendly and supportive staff who are all committed to the school’s continued improvement

Salary: GMAT Support Staff Pay Scale 2-5, starting at £21,474 FTE, (£7,500 pro-rata), 38 weeks per annum.

Need more hours? Why not combine this role with the role of a Midday Supervisor which we also have advertised. A number of our staff have done this already and enjoy the benefit of additional hours and pockets of time which become available during the working day. Let us know if you are interested in applying for both.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 9am. However applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertised closing date. Interviews will be held on Friday 18 July.

Horley Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks will also be completed on all candidates shortlisted for interview.