Vacancies

Salary: Scale 2 - Approx. pro rata salary £7,165.17 to £7,277.59

Hours of Post: 12.5 hours per week (15.00 to 17.30)

Contract Type: Term Time

Closing Date: tbc

Interview Date: tbc

Start date: as soon as possible

Arden Primary 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and online searches.

The Governors of our friendly, inclusive primary school are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Playworker to join our dedicated team. This is a particularly exciting time to become part of Arden Primary School, as we welcome a new, ambitious Headteacher and continue our drive to make Arden a flagship school within the local area.

Arden Primary was once again judged to be a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in July 2024. We are proud of our reputation for educational excellence and our commitment to inclusive, child-centred learning. Our school community is thriving, with enthusiastic children, a dedicated team and strong partnerships with families and the wider community. We actively share our journey and successes through our ‘Arden Primary School Official’ Facebook page follow us to get a feel for our vibrant school life.

We are looking for a Playworker who will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and play experiences for children aged 4 to 11 in our After School Club. You will work closely as a team to support each child’s individual needs in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. The Playworker will be someone who is caring, energetic, and confident working with children. The ideal candidate will be a team player who can also work independently and who understands the needs of children and families.

Please take a moment to review the job description and person specification to gain a clear understanding of what the Playworker role involves.

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from the Stockport website-
https://www.greater.jobs/ or contact the school

Completed application forms should be returned via email to: recruitment@arden-primary.co.uk

After School Club Playworker JD & PS

Job Title: School Administrative Officer

Hours: 37 per week (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm)

Salary: £22,583.28 - £24,070.65 (Scale 4 pro rata)

Contract: Term Time, Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP after appointment

The Governors wish to appoint a highly pro-active, enthusiastic and experienced Administrative Officer to join our inclusive and supportive team at this expanding primary school, which Ofsted once again judged to be a Good school in July 2024.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside our existing team to provide efficient and effective financial administrative, and clerical support to the headteacher, staff, pupils, and wider school community. This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our school office while supporting the delivery of high-quality education of our pupils.

The successful candidate will have:

Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Experience in financial systems, budget monitoring, and record-keeping.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.

IT proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and school management systems (SIMS experience desirable)

A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.

Completed application forms should be returned by post to Selina Adams at the address above or via email to: recruitment@arden-primary.co.uk by the closing date. Candidates should state their curriculum strengths and interests.

Arden Primary 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and online searches.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Closing Date: Monday 20^th October

Interview Date: Wednesday 22^nd October

School Admin Officer JD & PS