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Part Time - Up to 17.5 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract 
Required Autumn Term 2026 onwards

Are you passionate about children’s wellbeing, play and enrichment? Would you like to make a real difference to our school community by helping to provide high-quality, engaging experiences for children beyond the school day?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Our After School Care is growing and we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and caring After School Care Play Leader to help lead and develop our provision, ensuring it is a purposeful, creative and nurturing extension of the school day for all children.

We can offer:

• Career development and continuing professional development opportunities 
• A warm, welcoming and creative environment with a knowledgeable, supportive and committed staff team 
• Happy, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and engaging in new experiences 
• Supportive parents, carers and governors who are committed to our inclusive ethos and values 
• The opportunity to help shape and further develop our exciting wraparound provision 
• A strong values-led culture built around Ambition, Inclusion, Creativity, Respect, Happiness and Community 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about play, child development and creating enriching experiences for children 
• Can create a safe, inclusive, stimulating and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and happy 
• Has experience working with primary-aged children in a school, childcare or play setting 
• Can lead engaging activities that promote creativity, independence, teamwork and wellbeing 
• Has high expectations of behaviour and can build positive relationships with children and families 
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates confidently with colleagues, parents and carers 
• Is organised, proactive and able to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the provision 
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities 

You will have experience in:

• Supporting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of children through high-quality care and supervision 
• Planning and delivering a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities, including creative, physical and enrichment opportunities 
• Creating an organised, engaging and well-resourced play environment 
• Building genuine, positive relationships with children and supporting their social and emotional development 
• Reflecting on practice and adapting provision to meet the individual needs of children 
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and school staff to ensure strong communication and consistency 
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times 
• Contributing to the effective handling of concerns, incidents or complaints in a professional manner 
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining high professional standards at all times 

 You will also demonstrate:

• Flexibility, enthusiasm, drive and commitment 
• A strong belief in inclusion and achievement for all children 
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills 
• Creativity, initiative and a solution-focused mindset 
• A willingness to contribute positively to wider school life 
• Commitment to developing an understanding of school policies and procedures and ensuring these are consistently followed 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in developing our growing vibrant, engaging and nurturing After School Care provision at the heart of our school community. 

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed applications are to be returned to Recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026 (at Noon)

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Furzedown Primary School
Beclands Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9TJ
Telephone: 020 8672 3480
Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils