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Positive Play Worker - After School Club - Fixed Term

Jubilee Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2043-119S
  • Posted:13/09/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:20/09/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 20 September 2021

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Jubilee Primary School is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Play Worker to join our After School Club. This is a Fixed Term position until the end of the school year. Our extended services are very popular with our parents and are often oversubscribed.  We are seeking candidates who have proven experience and the necessary skills to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children attending the extended services.

We are looking for a Play Worker who can cover the hours of 15:00 until 18.00 for our After School Club. 

Our holistic vision of education at Jubilee Primary School raises standards for all its pupils by nurturing their physical, social and educational needs, within a caring community that promotes, shares and develops key Christian values such as respect, integrity, compassion, honesty, service, forgiveness, putting others first, giving your best and perseverance. All staff not only encourage these values but also model them, acknowledging that pupils are more likely to emulate the behaviour that they see being modelled.

We are seeking like-minded individuals, who can uphold our ethos whilst bringing their own individual flair to our growing team.

The successful candidate will:

  • Embrace, promote and protect our school ethos.
  • Be a passionate play practitioner who enjoys using creative and innovative approaches to play activities.
  • Have relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ3 in Learning Support/ Level 3 Teaching Assistant, NNEB, Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene) or relevant experience.
  • Be imaginative, fun, creative and very energetic.
  • Understands that relationships are key to a successful school.
  • Is able to work closely with colleagues and can communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals.
  • Has a desire to work in an exciting environment, supporting the long term vision of the Leadership Team.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 20 September 2021

Interview: Week commencing 20 September 2021

Post start date: Immediate

To apply for the position, please complete both the Application Form and Person Specification Form and return by email to recruitment@jubileeprimaryschool.org.uk

Please view our virtual tour on our website:

https://jubileeprimaryschoolmaidstone.primarysite.media/media/virtual-tour-of-school

Offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure, excellent references, proof of qualifications and other essential recruitment checks. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Jubilee Primary School is a mainstream free school with a Christian faith ethos that opened in Maidstone in 2014 and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its first inspection. The school admits pupils from all faiths and none, from ages 4 to 11 and has a role of 330 pupils from Reception to Year 6.

Our holistic vision of education raises standards for all its pupils by nurturing their physical, social and educational needs, within a caring community that promotes, shares and develops key Christian values such as respect, integrity, compassion, honesty, service, forgiveness, putting others first, giving your best and perseverance. Staff not only encourage these values but also model them, acknowledging that pupils are more likely to emulate the behaviour that they see being modelled.

We aim to develop the character of every child and equip them for lifelong learning through a broad and balanced education, underpinned by our four key values: purpose, community, skilled for life and nurture. These aspects, coupled with a strong work ethic and an enriching, inspiring learning environment, make us confident that every child will achieve their best.

Our passion is to foster an excitement and love for learning across all areas of the curriculum, drawing out and developing each child’s individual gifts and talents. At the core of our vision is the premise that the quality of relationships experienced by a child during their primary schooling has a deep and lasting impact on their future development. Our core values define the way we will care for, enrich and teach every child at Jubilee Primary School.

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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.