Job Description

Play Leader Level 3 Term Time Only

RAFAKidz Nursery, Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW

25 hours per week 13.30 - 14 per hour

Mon to Thurs 7.30 - 9am and then 2.30-6pm

Fixed Term up to July 2026

We offer

Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff Refer a Friend Bonus Cycle to Work Scheme Onsite Gyms at set locations Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.?

For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could?provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Play Leader to support our very popular out of school club. If you love getting children involved in meaningful and rewarding activities then this job is 100% for you! This is a fulfilling role where you will be encouraged to use your creative and appealing ideas to promote the club via newsletters, social media and interaction with parents and carers of the children who attend the club.

You will need to hold a minimum Level 3 Play Work (or Early Years) qualification and ideally have leadership experience to lead and manage the day to day running of the Out Of School Club setting and a small team of Play Workers. You will be full of fun, educational and inspiring ideas to stimulate good quality play activities within a safe and caring environment for children aged 4-11 years old before and after school hours.

You will support the nursery management team to manage children's bookings and registers, and staff rotas, ensuring the effective deployment of staff throughout the session. The role offers some flexibility in working hours during non-term time (to be discussed at interview).

A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.??As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

Closing date Friday 29 August - interviews ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we'd love to hear from you

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: 13.30-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Childcare Related Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025