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    Dunmore School is a popular primary/ nursery school located in North Abingdon.  We pride ourselves on being welcoming, diverse, happy and friendly. 

    We are always keen to recruit the very best people to work at Dunmore, whether they are joining our teaching or support staff teams. There are some general personal qualities that we look for when we recruit for any position.

    These can be summed up as follows:

    • High expectations of yourself, and of children.
    • A willingness to participate in the full life of the school.
    • First-class communication skills.
    • Empathy with pupils, colleagues, parents and visitors.
    • Tact, compassion and patience.
    • Honesty and loyalty.
    • A sense of humour and the ability to smile on cold, wet Mondays in January!

    Dunmore Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information. Volunteers are expected to apply to meet the person specification for volunteers and complete an application form. For more information, please contact office.3861@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk.

    We have the following vacancy for a Playworker at our After-School Club:  

     

    PLAYWORKER (After School Club)

     

    Contract: Temporary, Part-time

    Salary Type: Support Staff

    Salary Details: Grade 4, Pt 4: £13.49 p/h

    Hours of Work: 3.15pm to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

    Location of Role: Dunmore Primary School: Fun Kids Club

    Job/Person Summary

    Are you a team player who can support children to play with peers?

    Do you enjoy creating activities for children to enjoy time together before and after school?

    If you can answer ‘Yes’ to the questions above then we would welcome your application to our friendly, inclusive, happy school because we need a part-time playworker to support children in our wrap around care provision.

    Interested?

    If you have any questions, please contact the Head Teacher, Mr Sam Bartholomew (head.3861@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk)

    Closing date for return of applications: Monday 19th October 2026

    Applications can be considered on receipt.

    We reserve the right to interview upon suitable applications being received and close the advert without notice on appointment of a suitable candidate.

    Visits to the school are encouraged. Contact Mr Sam Bartholomew (Headteacher), to arrange a time to visit.

    Application Procedure

    Please visit our school website and complete an application form.

    Completed application forms can be sent to Mr Sam Bartholomew– Headteacher by email head.3861@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk or sent via conventional mail to arrive by the deadline above.