OOSC MANAGER

Ref

202195

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Salary

£26016 to £ 26847 Pro-Rata

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(Monday 19th October (or as soon as possible after) ) .

Hours

15hrs hours a week.

Closing Date

09/10/2026.

Location

Carr Head Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8JB (202 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883558

School website: www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking for a positive and caring person to work in CHUKs, our popular and successful before and after-school club.

In CHUKs, our core purpose is to provide a quality service to parents/carers and children alike. It is our aim that the Out of School Club (OOSC) is not only a reliable and convenient childcare service for parents/carers, but also an enjoyable and fulfilling out of school experience for the children.

We are looking for a OOSC Manager to take a lead in creating high-quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment and provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the Club, including those with special needs.

The OOSC Manager will be responsible for delivery of activities within the provision, leading the out of school club team, liaison with parents, and general administrative/clerical duties in the Club. The OOSC budget is managed by our School Business Manager.

The post will initially be on a temporary basis for 15 hours per week for the following hours with a view to becoming permanent depending on school budget.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.

The closing date is 09/10/2026 at 12pm

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid Training

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age Experience of undertaking administrative tasks

Desirable Experience

• Experience of managing staff

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Sharon Nicholson (Headteacher) via the school office: , [email protected] , 01253 883558

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.