School Club Manager

Empowering Learning; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a School Club Manager in Leeds to lead a team and engage with children in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include managing daily activities, following health and safety regulations, and fostering positive relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience in behavior management, be qualified in Early Years or Playwork, and be committed to safeguarding child welfare.

Benefits

Pay rates to scale

Pension contributions

Free Team Teach and CPD courses

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Knowledge of behaviour management and restorative strategies.
• Computer literate and comfortable using software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large staffing team and manage daily activities.
• Provide weekly reports and ensure adherence to policies.
• Engage with children to involve them in activity planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Qualified in Early Years or Playwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Job: School Club Manager

Location: Leeds, LS16

Salary: £88 to £120 per day

Start: September 2025

Contract Type: Perm

The School and Role

Empowering Learning is working closely with a large primary school in LS16 that are seeking to appoint a School Club Manager.

Responsibilities

• Relate well to children and adults and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Work with students presenting challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Follow and implement policies and procedures; ensure activities are inclusive for all children to take part in.
• Provide weekly reports and complete daily checklists.
• Support the development and maintenance of good relationships and communications with parents/carers/school to facilitate day-to-day positive relationships.
• Consult with children and involve them in the planning of activities.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with health and safety regulations, COSHH, and food handling where applicable.
• Take direction from the owner and follow through in a timely manner; work reliably mornings and afternoons, term-time only.
• Lead a large staffing team and contribute to a positive team environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to relate well to children and adults and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Knowledge and experience of behaviour management and restorative strategies; comfortable with children.
• Driving licence is desirable for this role.
• Be qualified in Early Years or Playwork.
• Willing to obtain First Aid certification.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Email and SharePoint.
• Experience as a Manager leading a large staffing team.
• Ability to follow and implement policies and procedures; be reliable and able to take direction from the owner.
• Be available to work mornings and afternoons; term-time only.
• Enjoy working within a large team and speak clearly on the telephone.
• Committed to safeguarding and child welfare in line with school expectations.

What we offer

• Pay rates to scale.
• Pension contributions.
• Free Team Teach and CPD courses.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

How to apply

If you are interested in becoming—or already a School Club Manager who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

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