After School Club Leader - Temporary

Woodlands; Blean; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an After School Club Leader to ensure a fun and safe environment for children. The role involves supervising activities, maintaining proper behaviour, and liaising with parents. Candidates should have experience in education or childcare and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This temporary position offers term-time hours from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, with a pay rate of £8,440.00 pro-rata. The start date is set for February 23, 2026.

Benefits

Friendly staff team

Child protection training

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, or out-of-school care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during activities.
• Guide children’s behaviour in line with school policies.
• Communicate with parents and ensure safety.

Skills

Experience in education or childcare

Strong leadership skills

Behaviour management skills

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Elham Church of England Primary School

Job Title: After School Club Leader Location: Elham Church of England Primary School, Vicarage Ln, Elham, Canterbury CT4 6TT

Are you passionate about creating fun, safe, and nurturing environments for children? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic After School Club Supervisor to join our team and provide engaging wrap-around care for our primary school children.

About the Role

• Supervise and positively engage with children during play and planned activities.
• Confidently establish professional boundaries and guide children’s behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy and club expectations.
• Lead after-school club care with a commitment to safeguarding and protecting children.
• Demonstrate patience, care, and a nurturing approach at all times.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers, ensuring safe collection and drop-off procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to support individual children’s developmental needs.
• Maintain records and follow club procedures, adhering to the school’s Behaviour Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in education, childcare, out-of-school care, or youth work.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A fun, energetic, and responsible approach to working with children.
• Behaviour management skills based on respect and compassion, in line with our school values and ethos.

What We Can Offer You

• A warm and friendly staff team and school community
• A full induction period, including child protection training
• Term-time only hours
• Opportunity to join our pension scheme
• A stunning rural location in a picturesque Kent village
• Free on-site parking

Key Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Term Time Only)
• Contract: Temporary
• Pay: KSA (Full-Time Equivalent £24,513.00 / Pro-rata £8,440.00)

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to make a positive difference to children’s afternoons, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your letter of application and CV via Kent Teach.

• Application Deadline: 23rd January 2026
• Interviews held on: 29th January 2026
• Start Date: 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Elham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, references, and proof of the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the school reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.