After School Club Play Leader

Creswell Infant and Nursery School is a nurturing and inclusive school located in the heart of an ex-mining community near Bolsover. We currently welcome 192 pupils from Foundation Stage 2 to Year 2, along with a 48-place nursery offering 15-hour provision. Guided by our Christian vision - ‘Together with God, we shine in all we do’ - we are a dedicated team with the ambition of championing every child, where each is celebrated, nurtured, and given the opportunity to shine.

The Headteacher and Governors would like to recruit a Play Lead, for a new project. In the Spring term we will be introducing a new Afterschool Club, and along with our Breakfast Club facility, this will provide full wraparound care for our children. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be involved from the start!

The successful candidate will join us as soon as possible. You will work each school day, after school. Hours to be confirmed but expected to be 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract for 12 months, we hope to extend.

Candidates are more than welcome to visit our school. If you would like to visit, please call Mrs Bridges.

About the role:

As the Afterschool Club Play Lead, you will lead and develop the day-to-day operation of the Afterschool Club. Working with the Playworker to deliver activities, which are interesting, fun and appropriate for the age group.

You will lead activities, perhaps sports crafts and games. You will supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.

You will build strong relationships with our parents and the teaching team. When appropriate, you will work together with other professionals in school for example our SEND and safeguarding/welfare team.

You will support the initial set up of the After school Club, ensuring consistency with our already established Breakfast Club facility, ensuring high quality facilities across school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children in a play or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• A relevant qualification.
• A food hygiene and paediatric first aid certificate, or willing to complete.

We can offer you:

• A school that is committed to the importance of education and believes in developing children’s curiosity and love of learning.
• An innovative school that prides itself on supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to develop.
• An exciting opportunity to join our caring and friendly team.
• An opportunity to be part of a new project.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 20 April 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.