Vacancies and Recruitment

STARS After School Club Playworker in Charge

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Play Worker in Charge to oversee our afterschool club, ensuring children receive the very best care in a safe, fun and engaging environment.  You will plan and deliver a variety of creative, and play based activities that inspire and entertain children aged 3-7 years.  You will take responsibility for the smooth running of the club, maintaining high standards of care and compliance, and fostering positive relationships with parents, children and staff.

If the successful applicant has children who attend Yeadon Westfield Infant School, they will be offered a free place at STARS After School Club on all working days. Applicants must be aged 18 years and over

Start date: 20th April 2026 or as soon as possible

Hours: 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. There is also an option to do mornings aswell, 7am to 9am Monday to Friday

Salary: B1 - Salary £25185 - £25989 PRO RATA (15 hours per week afternoons only or 25 hours per week mornings and afternoons)

Closing date for applications: Midday on Wednesday 18th March 2026

Contract Type: Permanent subject to 6 month probationary period.

Interview date:  To be confirmed.

Qualifications required:

Essential: Level 3 Childcare or Play work qualification. 

If you would like an application pack, please contact the School Office on 0113 2505449 or email admin@westfieldinfants.co.uk.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Yeadon Westfield Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.