Job Introduction
Closing date: 23/03/2026 at 12:00 Interview date: 26/03/2026
Job Start Date: 13th April 2026
Contract/Hours: Permanent Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: £8,991 to £9,892 pro-rata salary dependent on experience and qualifications (pay award pending)
Hours of Work: 14 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 3pm – 6pm and Fridays 3pm to 5pm, term time only (39 weeks)
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and organised person to take on the position of Twilight Duty Manager. Our after-school care club provides a safe, fun and child friendly environment for children to decompress after a day in school. In this key role, you’ll coordinate and deliver engaging activities, ensure a safe and nurturing environment, and co-ordinate a team of playworkers to support the needs of our children and families.
The Twilight Duty Manager will:
- Lead the daily running of the after-school club
- Plan and deliver a variety of creative, play-based and active activities
- Ensure the club has the resources it needs to deliver the planned activities
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and happy environment for all children
- Supervise children and support any additional staff
- Maintain registers, records and communication with parents
- Act as communication link between parents, the club and the school
- Ensure the provision runs in line with school safeguarding and health & safety procedures
- Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
We are looking for someone who:
- Is qualified to Level 3 in Play work, Youth Work or equivalent
- Has experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
- Is organised, reliable and confident leading activities
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Is enthusiastic about supporting children’s wellbeing and development
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare
Relevant training such as First Aid and Food Hygiene is desirable, although training can be provided in these areas for the right candidate.
The contracted hours for the Twilight Duty Manager role are 14 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 3pm – 6pm and Fridays 3pm to 5pm. This is a term time only position (39 weeks).
Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office by emailing admin@hernejunior.com or calling 01730 263746.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received and may arrange interviews before the closing date.
Application Procedure
Please see our website to find out more about our amazing school! www.hernejunior.com
Please submit your completed application to Rebecca Loader, School Business Manager r.loader@hernejunior.com
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.
