About Us

Working hours – 3pm – 6pm daily 

Salary: £11,166.46 per annum
Start date – 13 April 2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual, committed to the wellbeing and development of all children at our school, and able to work as part of a team. This will be a permanent appointment. 

Our Ethos

At Albemarle, we are an inclusive and aspirational community where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity, nurture curiosity, and create opportunities that broaden horizons. Working in partnership with families, we strive for excellence, preparing our children to thrive in an ever-changing world and contribute positively to society.

Our Values – The 5Rs

• Respect – We value ourselves, others, and the environment, showing kindness and fairness in all, we do.
• Responsibility – We take ownership of our behaviour and learning, acting with honesty and integrity.
• Resilience – We persevere through challenges with courage, determination and a positive attitude.
• Resourcefulness – We use creativity, independence and initiative to solve problems and seek solutions.
• Reflection – We learn from our experiences, celebrate achievements and grow from mistakes.

We are looking for a Play Worker to work at Twinkling Stars who will be able to share and contribute to the implementation of these values. If you are successful in your application, you will join staff that are hard-working, committed and positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our children. In return, you will enjoy:

• A commitment to providing you with high-quality professional development
• A supportive professional community 

 Albemarle Primary is committed to the safety and protection of their students. An enhanced DBS and a barred list check are a condition of employment for all employees in regulated activity.  We look forward to receiving your application.

Equal Opportunities

Take responsibility, appropriate to the post for tackling racism and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations.

Safeguarding

Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority. 

Health and Safety 

Work in compliance with the School’s Health and Safety policies and under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), ensuring the safety of all parties with whom contact is made, such as members of the public, in premises or sites controlled by the school.

Ensure compliance of procedures are observed at all times under the provision of safe systems of work through safe and healthy environment and including such information, training instruction and supervision as necessary to accomplish those goals. 

Data Protection 

When working with computerised systems to be completely aware of responsibilities at all times under the Data Protection Act 2018 for the security, accuracy, and significance of personal data held on such systems.  Be mindful of how data is handled and seek consent and guidance from line managers or designated leads before sharing or storing confidential information.  Be informed of the data held on you during our recruitment process as explained in the recruitment privacy notice on our website.

Albemarle is a non-smoking and non-vaping environment.

Albemarle Primary is committed to the safety and protection of their students. An enhanced DBS and a barred list check are a condition of employment for all employees in regulated activity.  We look forward to receiving your application.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Closing date:  09 March 2026 (at Noon)

Interview date: 12 March 2026

Completed applications should be submitted to: cbritnell@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk

Albemarle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.  

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please be advised that CVs are not accepted.  

Albemarle Primary School
Princes Way

London

SW19 6JP

Tel:  020 8788 3170

Email:  info@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils