Kids Club Manager

Laurus Trust; Cheadle; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus Trust is seeking a Kids Club Manager for Norris Bank Primary in Stockport. You will lead the breakfast and after-school club for 4–11 year olds, ensuring safe care, engaging play and a welcoming environment for children and families. This is a term-time, 28-hour per week permanent role under the Laurus Trust.

You will manage a team of Activity Leaders, uphold safeguarding and safety standards, and work closely with school staff to provide high-quality care within the school setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at A*-C or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Childcare/Play work or relevant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kids Club Team.
• Provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children aged 4–11 in a safe, stimulating environment.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the Kids Club and support staff to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

# Kids Club ManagerEmployer: Norris Bank PrimaryLocation: Stockport, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £20,075 - £21,438 (Actual salary)Posted: 13th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 30th November 2026Job ID: 1579313Job Reference: LT002145* Share :* Print**Are you passionate about creating safe, engaging and enriching experiences for children? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and deliver outstanding childcare provision?**We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kids Club Manager to lead our breakfast and after-school club provision for children aged 4–11. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing high-quality care, supporting children's development through play and ensuring a welcoming environment for children and families.As Kids Club Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Kids Club, managing a team of Activity Leaders and ensuring the highest standards of care, safety and play opportunities. You will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment where children can learn, explore and thrive while supporting and developing staff to deliver an outstanding service.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **28 hours per week Term Time Only basis**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.**Job Purpose*** To lead the Kids Club Team.* To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating environment.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\\*-C) or equivalent and NVQ Level 2 or above in Childcare/play work ore relevant.* Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### AttachmentsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyPrivacy Notice - Trust WorkforceSafeguarding PolicyTrust Data Protection PolicyKids Club Manager JD PS v 1.0 JD 0265### Safeguarding Statement:Norris Bank Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.