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Before School Club Playworker - Part-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3307-97S
  • Posted:24/05/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 3; £9.55 per hour
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:15/06/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:June 2021

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Chevening (St Botolph’s) CEP School are looking for enthusiastic, caring and approachable playworker(s) to join our Wraparound Care team. The ideal candidates will work as part of the staff with children aged 4-11 years where we have between 10 and 24 children attending on any given session.

The working hours will be 7.50am to 8.50am Monday - Friday (school term time only).

Applications are welcome for either all or some of the sessions mentioned above. Please specify the days you would be able to work on your application.

 

We are looking for individuals who will:

  • be able to work as part of the school team;
  • show a warm rapport with the children;
  • have strong communication skills;
  • be enthusiastic and responsible;
  • work using their own initiative
  • respond calmly and quickly to the needs of the children;
  • adhere to school policies and guidelines;
  • be organised and able to keep simple records.

 

Duties include:

  • Supporting planning of daily activities to ensure children’s needs are met
  • Maintaining the club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Providing first aid where necessary

 

Availability to offer emergency cover for other school activities/needs would be helpful. If you have experience and an interest in working with children then this may be the ideal opportunity for you. All relevant training will be given.

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please contact Kayleigh Derby in the school office (01732 452895; office@chevening.kent.sch.uk). We welcome applicants to arrange a visit to the school.

Salary: Kent Range 3;  £9.55 per hour (£18,425 FTE)

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. We have been graded as Good by OFSTED (2019) and Outstanding by church SIAMs (2017) inspections.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

We are inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13: 31-32): “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” and aim to provide an excellent education by being

  • true to Christ and His teachings.  

  • known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes.  

  • inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.  

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.