Wrap around Play Leader


Company:	Coventry City Council
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Coventry Moseley Primary, CV6 1AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

What is the job role?

We wish to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic, trustworthy and committed Out of School Club Play Leader to join our team. Our Out of School Club (Edge) is very popular with families and the

existing staff team are experienced and of a very high quality.

Main duties include:

Leading the staff team

Ordering food and supplies

Ensuring all children and adults are safe

Acting as a DSL

Supervising and organising games for children to play

Preparing and assisting children with their snack

Working in partnership with the Business team to update policies and assist with generating invoices

Modelling good table manners

Liaise with parents and staff

We offer:

An excellent working environment

Committed staff team

Fantastic children who love Edge Club

Supportive school leaders

Grateful and kind families

The Wraparound Play Leader role has become vacant as the existing post holder has decided to change career. The team of play workers is experienced and very welcoming. You will need to be experienced in working in a school or child care environment and be familiar with statutory requirements.

You will be a key part of the staff team and will have the autonomy to make decisions about our before and after school provision. The club is located in a purpose built part of school which is extremely well resourced with its own outdoor play area.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of childcare or working in a school who is ready for their next step of leadership. We would like someone who is positive, energetic and enthusiastic and, most importantly, loves being with children.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.   

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at

jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their

webpage for more information.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

If you would like to come and view the school please call the office and make an appointment 02476 593 572

Closing date - Monday 3rd November 2026

Interview date - Week commencing 9th November 2026

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification

Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school

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