After School Club Play Leader

The role:

Are you passionate about creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment where children can flourish? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

St Peter’s Primary School and Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated After School Club Leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to play a leading role in delivering high-quality wraparound care for children aged 3 to 11 years.

As After School Club Leader, you will help create an engaging setting where children feel supported. You will lead a range of engaging activities, support staff and ensure that every child receives excellent care within a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive, solution-focused approach
• Works effectively as part of a team while confidently using their own judgement and initiative
• Communicates with children, families, and colleagues in a clear, caring, and respectful manner
• Shows warmth, compassion, and a genuine commitment to children's safety, wellbeing, and development
• Remains calm, patient, and supportive in all interactions with pupils
• Has experience working with children, ideally in a play-based setting
• Embraces and promotes outdoor play, enjoying learning and play opportunities in all weather conditions
• Possesses a good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management practises
• Is willing to participate in ongoing professional development and actively engages with training opportunities
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Hours: 3.10pm-6pm Monday to Friday

Term time only (38 weeks per year)

Salary: Hay 9 (NJC 14-19) £30,515 - £33,119. Actual salary £10,250-£11,125

Fixed Term contract until 31 August 2027 (Extension of contract subject to budget/funding)

The School:

St Peter’s Primary is a vibrant single form entry school set in a fantastic location with superb school grounds, on the outskirts of Bristol and near the interchange of the M4 and M5. The school works in partnership with another local Outstanding school and this is an exciting time in the development and growth of the school.

In our most recent Ofsted report we were deemed to be Good. This is an opportunity to join a thriving, forward-looking and supportive staff team at a school whose Christian values underpin the drive to help children achieve a high degree of individual success. We are a successful and happy school with dedicated staff. We have well motivated children who enjoy learning and are eager to participate in everything the school and community offers.

If you are committed to helping children thrive and would like to make a meaningful contribution to our school community, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

• A welcoming, caring, and inclusive school community, supported by a dedicated and highly committed staff team
• Happy, well-behaved, and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and engage
• A thriving community-focused school with strong partnerships across local schools, the wider community, and the church.
• A genuine commitment to professional growth, with access to high-quality training and development opportunities
• A generous pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Well-being support and health benefits through an Employee Assistance Programme

Join us and become part of a supportive and ambitious school where your contribution is valued, and where you can make a real difference to children's lives every day.

How to apply:

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

Applicants are advised to refer to the person specification and job description before submitting an application. If you believe that your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, please complete and submit the application form by email to [email protected]. In line with our commitment to safer recruitment practices and safeguarding, we are unable to accept CVs. Applications will only be considered when submitted on the official application form.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you could contribute to our school community.

St Peter’s Primary school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All postholder are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018, where additional disclosure of information will be required.

Pay: £15.81-£17.16 per hour

Expected hours: 14.83 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person