Play Lead (After School Club)

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 189 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 our new Afterschool Club.

We aim to open the facility as soon as possible, providing wraparound care for our families. We expect to start the club with perhaps 10 / 15 children, developing the club and increasing the number of children attending throughout the year. You will work alongside and supervise a Playworker, who will support you to deliver all aspects of the afterschool club. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person!

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 – 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, meet the team, and ask any questions.

If you would like to visit, please call Mrs Bridges on 01909 721471.

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 and overseeing the Playworker to deliver activities, which are interesting, fun and appropriate for the age group of the children attending.

• 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.
• You will support the initial set up of the club, providing the benefit of your experience and ideas.
• You will work with ensure consistency with our already established Breakfast Club facility, being part of a team delivering high quality wraparound facilities across school.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a play or educational setting.
• Have a relevant qualification.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Have knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Have 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 opportunity to make a difference to children lives and our community.
• A varied, fun and interesting role, perhaps a step in the educational sector.
• An exciting opportunity to join our caring and friendly team.
• An opportunity to be part of a new project.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 11 May 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.