After School Club Leader

After School Club Leader

Salary: PCD8ii £16.90 per hour, £32,597 (B) pro rata (plus annual leave based on continuous years’ service)
Pro rata salary - £8,237 (plus annual leave based on continuous years’ service)
Hours: 3 – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday – 12.5 per week term time 

Part time, permanent

Main purpose 
Manage the day-to-day running of the extended provision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in your care. This will involve leading a team of staff, preparing engaging activities and making sure all pupils and staff follow relevant policies and procedures.

Responsible for: After School Club Assistants

Responsibilities/Duties    

•    Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and experiences to support pupils’ development
•    Brief other extended provision staff so they’re aware of how the activities will run 
•    Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share equipment
•    Supervise pupils during activities and help to resolve issues between pupils 
•    Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed-back any concerns to class teachers 
•    Manage stock of resources necessary to carry out planned activities 
•    Ensure healthy snacks are provided, and follow safe-eating practices
•    Provide and supervise safe play activities for pupils, engaging them in play and exploration
•    Carry out day-to-day administration including registers, ordering and purchasing of equipment and food in line with purchasing procedures, record keeping as appropriate
•    To record and inform parents of any incident or accident relating to their children that has occurred during the session
•    Liaise with all school staff as required
•    To set up and clear away equipment.

Health and safety
•    Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks 
•    Deliver first aid to respond to minor and major incidents 
•    Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures 
•    Feed-back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
•    Make sure all food is prepared in line with health and safety standards and that the dietary requirements of pupils are met
•    Co-ordinate regular maintenance of equipment and make sure the stock of equipment is maintained 
(e.g. first aid kits)
•    Co-ordinate and offer support with setting up and putting away all equipment safely 
•    Make sure all policies are up to date and implemented consistently by all staff.
Behaviour
•    Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
•    Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
•    Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour 
•    Support pupils with their independence and self-esteem when carrying out activities

Working with others
•    Manage and support other extended provision staff, setting clear expectations for the requirements of their role 
•    Co-ordinate staffing the provision, ensuring any absences are accounted for and covered as appropriate 
•    Ensure EYFS staffing ratios are adhered to
•    Work with external agencies as appropriate 
•    Encourage parental involvement and attendance to the club by promoting it in external communications (e.g. newsletters) and events (e.g. open sessions).

Safeguarding 
•    Keep accurate records of pupils attending the extended provision, including medical/dietary needs and emergency contact details 
•    Keep accurate attendance records and report non-attendance in line with school procedures 
•    Be responsible for pupils until a parent/carer arrives for collection, making efforts to contact the parent/carer in the case of lateness 
•    Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals.

•    Must hold a Paediatric First Aid qualification
•    Manage staffing ratios inline with EYFS requirements at all times (supported by the HT)
•    Undertake relevant training, including Safeguarding Safeguarding in After-School and Tuition Settings .
Demonstrate knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework

Croftlands Infant and Junior Schools are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and other relevant employment checks.

Expressions of interest should be made directly to Lou Mahon, Headteacher by 17th April 2026.

Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026