Before and After School Club Leader
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Middleton, M24 2SB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75791680 |
Summary
Ref: 001372
Before and After School Club Leader
Grade 3 SCP 6 to 11 £25,989 - £28,142.
Actual salary £13,309 to £14,411
17.5 hours per week: 7.45 am 9 am and 3:15 pm 5.30 pm, Monday Friday with an extra 5 hours per week admin to be worked flexibly.
Possibility of additional hours as a TA in school or Office Admin
Term time only.
St. John’s CE, Thornham provides an inclusive and caring environment for children aged 4 - 11. The Before and After School Club is an integral and vibrant part of our school.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Breakfast and After School Club Leader on a permanent basis, who will provide a secure, engaging and fun environment, with a range of activities for children aged 4 11.
The Club Leader will work with children on an individual and group basis, supervise a small team of Playworkers and manage the club’s administration and payments. The role includes planning engaging activities linked to children’s interests, as well as seasonal themes, festivals, and celebrations. The Club Leader will plan and organise healthy snacks for the week, build positive relationships with children and their families, and ensure dedicated administration time to organise attendance records and fees.
The successful candidate must have NVQ Level 3 in Play work / Childcare, an understanding of OFSTED requirements, have previous experience of working in a childcare setting and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
We offer:
- A happy and welcoming working environment
- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
- A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do
- A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best.
- LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.
St. John’s CE, Thornham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further information please refer to:
- The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - Cranmer Education Trust Policies Ensuring Excellence in Governance
- The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
- The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
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Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Interviews: Friday 20 March 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Supporting Documents
↗ Job Description & Person Specification↗ Right To Work
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