OOSC MANAGER

Lancashire County Council; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Poulton-le-Fylde area: Lancashire County Council seeks an OOSC Manager for Carr Head Primary School. You will lead the before/after-school club, create engaging activities, and ensure a safe, caring environment for children, including those with special needs.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week), term-time only, with potential permanent appointment depending on budget. DBS checks will be completed as part of due diligence.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification: relevant childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Desirable: First Aid Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Out of School Club (OOSC) and deliver high-quality play opportunities.
• Manage the OOSC team and liaise with parents/ carers.
• Carry out general administrative/clerical duties in the Club.
• Budget stewardship in collaboration with the School Business Manager.

Education

Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

First Aid Training

Job description

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

Location Carr Head Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8JB (202 on roll) Tel: [phone] 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. 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:, [e-mail], 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.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.