Job Description

TEMPORARY PLAYWORKER (UNQUALIFIED) GRADE 4 - 4 hours per week


Required for as soon as possible.


We wish to appoint an unqualified playworker to join a team of caring, committed professionals.


The role will be working within our breakfast club to run activities to energise the children ready for the day.


Hours of work are 1 hour a day (7.45am to 8.45am) term time only initially for 1 year depending on funding.


Interviews scheduled for week commencing 19th May 2025.


At Fairfield we can offer you:


Supportive parents and a welcoming local community A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear strategic vision A caring and committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments Strong working partnerships with other schools Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school The opportunity to make a difference A committed and supportive Governing Body Pension scheme A comprehensive wellbeing support package which includes an annual Wellbeing Day Access to Employment Assistance Programme Access to training opportunities and professional development

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.


In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.


Application forms should be returned to Mrs Rachael Horton, School Business Manager, Fairfield C.P. School, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7SD, fairfield@bury.gov.uk by noon on Friday 16th May 2025.