After School Club Playworker - Maternity Cover

LOCATION: Lightwoods Primary Academy

TERM: Temporary - Maternity Cover

GRADE:  Band A SCP 2  (£2,880 per annum)

HOURS: 5 hours per week (3:15pm-4:30pm Mon-Thurs), Term Time Only

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.  

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. 

We are looking for a Before and After School Club Playworker who shares our vision and values. The values we are looking for are a warm, kind, respectful person. The successful applicant will become part of a friendly, committed team and enjoy working with children.    

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.