Wraparond Playworker at Rathfern Primary School

The Role

 

Rathfern Primary School is a two-form entry school (including bulge class in Y6).

Rathfern Primary School is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Wraparound Playworker to start ASAP. 

 

We are an outstanding, highly successful school that places learning at its very heart. 

 

We have developed a model of learning to ensure that a deep level of engagement and enjoyment is experienced by all learners.

 

We are passionate about children’s learning, achievement and well-being. Rathfern is committed to social justice, ensuring all our pupils leave with the best possible outcomes. Our school vision encompasses global education to enable our pupils to become active citizens who want to shape the future of our society.

 

If you want to be part of this aspirational & inspirational learning community where children have a thirst for learning, please apply.

 

Location

Rathfern Road, Catford SE6 4NL

 

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should:

- have experience of working with or caring for children

- be able to select appropriate activities for children and supervise them

- be flexible and a team worker

- enjoy working with children

- be patient and understanding when dealing with children

- have the ability to be fair and apply equal opportunities at all times

 

Salary information

Scale 2 £31,224 - £31,668 pro rata (38 weeks per year), approx. salary based on 0-5 years of service: £ 11,266 - £11,426

15 hours per week Mon-Fri (3pm- 6pm or 2.45pm- 5.45pm)

Temporary contract until 21^st July 2027 with possibility of being extended

Further Information

If you feel you meet the short-listing criteria on the person specification and you have the qualities we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Rathfern Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references. A satisfactory DBS must be received before employees can start work in our school.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.

 

Closing date

Mid-day Friday 2^nd October 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14^th October 2026.

 

Please download the job description and person specification, and complete the attached job application form. Please email your complete application form to:-

hr@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted.

We regret we are only able to contact short-listed applicants.

 

To apply:

Click Here for Application Form

Click Here for Job Description and Person Specification

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