Playworker - Breakfast club

Fairfield Academy is now recruiting for a Playworker. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

·    The duties of a Playworker are to act as a member of the team, supervising pupils during the wraparound care clubs and to sustain the welfare and safety of pupils during that period, as directed by the Principal. You are expected to keep matters concerning staff and children confidential, and to refer matters when necessary to the Principal.

·       To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behavior policy. 

·       To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate, or report the incident immediately to the head-teacher or his/her nominated representative.

To mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables, and ensure that the area is left in a tidy condition

·       Ensuring pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds, and don't leave the school premises

·       Effective supervising pupils in the dining hall and other parts of the school

·       Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime. Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.

5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term-time only.

Salary & Benefits

NJC2 £18,516 FTE per annum, pro rata salary £2131.89

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

·         Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.

·         Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties.

·         Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.

·         Have proven experience of supervising children

·       Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times

·       initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the children

·       inspire trust and confidence in children

·       Ability to empathise with the needs of children

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.  

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. 

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on 'apply here ' 

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. 

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.