Job Introduction
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic After School Club Leader to join our team and lead our after school provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment.
The role is for 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only.
EVERY CHILD ALWAYS
At Anton Infant School we work together to create a safe and inclusive environment, where every child knows they matter. Every experience is a learning opportunity. Our aim is to promote curiosity, creativity, love, independence and resilience through an inspiring and engaging curriculum. We set children up to achieve all they are capable of and inspire them to become lifelong learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, lead, and deliver a range of engaging activities for children age 4-7
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care
- Manage a small team of staff, ensuring activities run smoothly
- Provide healthy snacks and drinks in line with dietary requirements
- Build strong relationships with children, parents, and school staff
- Maintain accurate records, including registers, incident logs, and health and safety checks
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will:
- Be creative and can come up with ideas for activities for the children to engage in
- Have good behaviour management skills
- Have a caring, patient approach towards children
- Have a positive approach that supports the schools’ visions and values
- Have strong interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Be a team player with a professional attitude
- Is able to use their own initiative
Essential:
- Experience working with children in a school or play setting
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to engage and motivate children through creative activities
- Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety procedures
- Has English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent qualification
Desirable:
- Relevant qualifications in childcare or playwork
- First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates (training can be provided)
- Experience managing a small team
- Has SEND experience (desirable)
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and friendly school environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives outside the classroom
Duties include
- Setting up and clearing up the After School Club provision
- Planning a weekly programme of activities
- Supporting the children in a wide variety of active games and quieter small group activities including board games, construction, arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor sporting activities
- Responsibility for children’s safeguarding, health and well-being needs
- Following procedures to dismiss children to their carer at the end of the session
- Complete relevant paperwork in line with the role and responsibilities
- Line management of the play workers
- Food preparation and monitoring stock levels
- Purchasing food and equipment as necessary
- First Aid
We can offer:
- A school that has a warm, caring ethos
- Happy, well-motivated children
- A skilled and dedicated team of teachers and support staff, committed to doing the best for all the children in the school
- A supportive leadership team and governing body with a commitment to your professional development
Application Procedure
Applications will only be accepted on HCC application forms, accompanied by an equalities statement, which can both be found below. Alternatively for more information (including an application form and role profile), please email adminoffice@anton-inf.hants.sch.uk. Or call 01264 598546.
Visits to the school are also welcome and warmly encouraged. So please contact the school to make an appointment.
Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2025.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
