apply online icon BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB MANAGER

Ref 198190
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £12.85 an hour £25185 to £ 25989 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (5/1/26 ) .
Hours 17.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 24/11/2025.
Location
Kirkham And Wesham Primary School, Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2JP (187 on roll)

Tel: 01772 682866
School website: www.kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
At KWPS we pride ourselves on nurturing a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best. We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Afterschool Club Manager to join our dedicated team, supporting children aged 4–11 during our afterschool provision.

As our Afterschool Club Manager, you will:

  • Create a safe, stimulating and fun environment for children after the school day
  • Plan and deliver a variety of engaging activities (arts & crafts, games, sports, etc.)
  • Encourage positive behaviour and friendships
  • Assist with preparing snacks and supervising mealtimes
  • Work closely with other team members to ensure the wellbeing of every child
  • To liase with parents
  • To implement safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 24/11/2025
  • Essential Qualifications

    Level 3 Childcare qualification

    Desirable Qualifications

    First Aid qualification

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with or caring for children

    Experience of completing administrative tasks

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of managing staff

    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.