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Lunchtime Playworker

Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery

Sutton

Salary
£2,874 a year (actual)(£24,686 FTE)
Applications close
25 Nov 2026

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Salary
£2,874 a year (actual)(£24,686 FTE)Advert says: £24,686 FTE FTE (Actual - £2,873.98)
Location
Sutton
Working pattern
Full time · Part time
Applications close
25 Nov 2026

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About the role

Are you passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment for children? Cuddington Croft Primary School are seeking a dedicated and caring Lunchtime Playworker to join their friendly and committed team. Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about children and can encourage and initiate games at playtime. The successful candidate will relate in a friendly but firm manner with all children in the playground and during the lunchtime meal period.

What we are looking for

You will ensure children obtain their lunch and supervise the areas for children’s eating and play in breaktimes. Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting children in their play and eating. Candidates will ideally have experience of working with children and feel that they are approachable and can be patient, resilient and flexible with the demands of breaktime and the children’s needs. The working hours will be 12pm - 1:15pm (4 days per week) An individual with First Aid training would be desirable, as you will be expected to support your team and the children with any first aid needs. However, training can be provided if you do not currently hold this qualification. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Cuddington Croft

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24,686 FTE Actual Salary: £2,873.98 Hours: 4 days a week (flexible) 12pm – 1.15pm, 5 hrs per week (38 weeks per year) Closing Date: Wednesday 25th November at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

About the school

Employer name
Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery
Employer type
Academy (converter)
Address
West Drive, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7NA
Phase
Primary

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
lunchtime-playworker-73e9fc9e-49c3-44fb-95b4-b69396ca81ef
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
11 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
14 Nov 2026

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