CAREERS
Where Passion Meets Purpose: Careers at School of Play
At School of Play, we provide more than childcare — we
create joyful, safe, and enriching experiences that leave a
lasting impact on children’s lives.
If you’re a passionate individual with an optimistic approach
to life and loves this line of work, join our talent pool and be
part of our journey.
Our Core Values
Safety
First
Working Together
Delivering with Passion
Thinking Differently
Meet Our Leaders
At School of Play, we provide more than childcare, we create joyful, safe, and enriching experiences that leave a lasting impact on children’s lives.
If you’re a passionate, optimistic individual who loves working with children, we invite you to explore a career with us.
Join our talent pool and become part of a team that’s shaping the future, one playful moment at a time.
What do our team think?
Optimistic Workplace
Positivity is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a positive mindset inspires great work, uplifts others, and spreads far beyond our workplace. We lead with optimism, knowing it creates a fun, friendly and empowering place to be.
People-First Approach
We Hire for Attitude
Team Reviews
The results of our latest NPS Team Happiness Survey reveal that our team genuinely enjoys being part of what we’re building.
Friendly team and they make you feel welcome. Management are approachable and check up daily and how everyone is and how the day before went.
We all work as well as a team to make sure all activities are planned to the highest content and ensure all children leave each day as happy as if they were at home.
If it was someone highly motivated and goal-driven then I would definitely recommend the job as I know they would be welcomed, challenged and rewarded.
Really good company to work for and would recommend to friends (but not always family members as I wouldn’t want to have conflict with home life, if for any reason an issue came up.)
Vacancies
Setting Lead — Prestbury (Wraparound + Holiday Camps)
- Lead your own team and shape brilliant provision for local families.
Key Info:
£27,875 – £29,223 per year (Full time)
40 hours per week (38 weeks: 7-9am & 3-6pm plus planning time)
42.5 hours per week during holiday camp
Ideal Qualifications/Experience:
- Level 3 Early Years or PGCE required
Childcare Assistant Setting Lead (Manchester)
Key Info:
- Level 3 Practitioner
- 15 – 25 hours per week
- £13 – £13.50 per hour
- Free childcare during school holidays
Ideal Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
- 2+ Years Childcare Experience
- Paediatric First Aid (training opportunities available)
Childcare Practitioner (Manchester)
Key Info:
- Level 2 & 3 Practitioner / Playworker
- Part-Time
- Bank Team / School Holidays available
- £12.25 – £13.50 per hour
- Free childcare during school holidays
Ideal Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (training opportunities available)
- 2+ Years Childcare Experience
- Paediatric First Aid (training opportunities available)
Childcare head of Setting (Stockport)
Key Info:
- Level 3 Practitioner
- 17 – 27 hours per week
- £13.50 – £14 per hour
- Free childcare during school holidays
Ideal Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
- 2+ Years Childcare Experience
- Paediatric First Aid (training opportunities available)
Office Manager (25 Hours a Week)
- Own the office rhythm: inbox + phones, team calendars, meeting notes, action tracking
- Parent care: quick, friendly responses; booking support; resolving queries with care (supported by an overseas administrator)
- HR & onboarding: contracts, DBS/Right-to-Work checks, training trackers, staff rota support
- Finance admin: purchase orders, supplier set-ups, receipts/expenses, invoice prep & reconciliations
- Operations support: stock/kit logs, supplier liaison, camp week prep
- Data & reporting: weekly KPIs, simple dashboards, tidy CRM tracking
- Culture glue: birthdays/thank-yous, little “WOW” touches for staff and schools.
- Proven admin or office management experience (service, education or childcare a plus)
- Tech-confident: Google Workspace/Microsoft 365; happy learning booking/CRM systems
- Detail lover with great written tone; calm under pressure; proactive problem-solver
- Values match: Safety First, Delivering with Passion, Working Together, Thinking Differently
- Part-time: 25 hours/week (typical Mon-Fri; we can shape hours, e.g., 9:30–2:30).
- Location: Trafford Park office.
- Package: Competitive pay, pension, ongoing training, potential for bonuses based on KPIs, health and wellbeing support, family-friendly culture, and real progression.
- Safeguarding: We’re committed to child safety; enhanced DBS & references required.
Join our Talent Pool
Didn’t come across a role for you? Don’t worry, we’re always on the lookout for amazing people!
Join our talent pool and you’ll be the first to know when new positions that match your skills and interests become available.
