After School Care Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £8,555 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | ST5 1DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newcastle-Under-Lyme School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASC2025 |
Summary
After School Care Co-ordinator
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £8555 per annum
Contract Type: Part time, 15 hours per week, Term Time Only (36 weeks)
Closing Date: Monday 24 November
Interviews: w/c Monday 1 December
The opportunity
As one of the leading Independent Schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and caring environment for pupils. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced After School Care Co-ordinator to join our Preparatory School team to help us fulfil our goals to provide outstanding care and education.
The After School Care Co-ordinator will lead and manage the Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) Afterschool Club Team working in conjunction with the aftercare Co-ordinator of Prep (Year 3-Year 6) , ensuring the delivery of high-quality childcare that meets the evolving needs of our children. The role involves overseeing daily operations, including staff rotas and attendance registers to ensure smooth functionality.
A key responsibility is to foster an approachable and professional relationship with parents and carers, promoting open communication and engagement.
Collaborating with staff, the After School Care Co-ordinator will cultivate a nurturing and safe environment that accommodates individual developmental needs through engaging play opportunities and activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the set-up and clearing of the spaces used, adhering to health and safety protocols to ensure a clean and usable space for other purposes. They will cater to the diverse needs of the children, supervise food preparation and provide support during games and structured activities.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
NVQ 2 or above in Child Care or equivalent desirable but not essential, or experience working with young children
Professional experience of working with pupils at KS1 and/or KS2 would be an advantage
Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff, and parents
To manage staff and foster positive working relations
First Aid Certificate (or willingness to acquire)
The ability to encourage and inspire young people
Good organisational skills
The ability to use own initiative
The ability to work in a flexible way
Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role
Term Time only contract (36 weeks)
Hours: 15:00-18:00
Salary: £8555 per annum
Required start: January 2026
Applications to be sent to: PrepReception@nuls.org.uk Application forms and details are available on the school website at https://www.nuls.org.uk/vacancies
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no. 1124463.