Job Description

Employer
Whyteleafe Primary School
Location
Whyteleafe, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
Actual Salary: 7,471.03
Posted
2nd October 2025
Expires
16th October 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1512044
Job Reference
WHY002


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We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Playworker to join the team at Whyteleafe Primary on a part time, permanent basis. This rewarding role involves supporting our before and after school provision. We are ideally seeking someone who can cover five morning sessions (07:30-08:30 Mon to Fri) and some afternoon sessions ((15:00-18:00 Mon, Tues & Fri). If you're passionate about working with children and creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Opportunity

The before and after School Club at Whyteleafe Primary School provides quality childcare for children. The successful candidate will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life and be a strong team player.


This is a great opportunity for a valued member of the local community. Whether you are looking for a job to fit in with your college or family commitments or maybe even early retirement, this great part time position could be the perfect job for you.

What we are looking for

Be able to develop positive relationships with young children Have an interest in the play needs of children Be able to participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, and other indoor and outdoor games. Be proactive, using their own initiative to differentiate activities to ensure full inclusion for all abilities and ages. Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour and circumstances Be enthusiastic and motivated and committed to working as part of a team
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Whyteleafe Primary School

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Whyteleafe Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School.


This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP


Salary: Associate 1 - 22,918.66


Actual Salary: 7,471.03


Hours: 14hrs per week (term time only)


Closing Date: 16 Oct 2025




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.