Shiney Row Primary School - After School Club Leader

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Shiney Row Primary School in Sunderland is seeking an enthusiastic After School Club Leader to manage the indoor provision after the school day ends. The role focuses on safety, engagement, and a variety of activities, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere for children.

The successful candidate will plan, supervise snacks, maintain records and work with the school sports coach to provide a positive experience for all children during term-time only hours.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary-aged children
• Enthusiastic, creative and confident in organising indoor activities
• Able to manage day-to-day provision effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families
• Understands safeguarding, inclusion and positive behaviour
• Holds or is willing to undertake safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene training

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily running of the indoor after-school club in a safe, welcoming environment
• Plan, organise and deliver engaging activities for different ages
• Prepare light, healthy snacks and accommodate dietary needs
• Create a stimulating environment where children can relax, play and socialise
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and carers
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed
• Maintain accurate attendance records and safe handover to guardians
• Organise resources and coordinate with staff to run the provision smoothly

Skills

Experience with children

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Shiney Row Primary School - After School Club Leader

andquot;We inspire, we challenge, we careandquot;

Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 2:45pmandndash;5:45pm)

Contract: Term time only andndash; Initially 1-year fixed term

Salary: andpound;25,614 pro rata/FTE

Closing date: Noon on Friday 13th November 2026

Required for 4th January 2027

About the role

Shiney Row Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and well-organised individual to lead our after-school club provision. We are looking for someone who can create a welcoming, safe and enjoyable environment where children can relax, socialise and take part in a range of engaging activities at the end of the school day. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and management of our indoor provision, ensuring children are well cared for and have access to a variety of creative, practical and recreational activities. Our school sports coach will lead the physical and sporting activities within the wider after-school provision, allowing the successful candidate to focus on managing the indoor environment and providing a positive experience for all children.andnbsp;

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily running of the indoor after-school club, ensuring a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, games, construction and other creative opportunities.
• Prepare and serve light, healthy snacks and refreshments, following food hygiene requirements and taking account of childrenand#39;s dietary needs and allergies.
• Create an organised, stimulating environment where children can relax, play and socialise.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers, promoting excellent behaviour and wellbeing.
• Ensure children are appropriately supervised at all times, following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure children are safely collected by authorised adults.
• Organise and maintain resources, ensuring the room is tidy, well equipped and ready for use.
• Work collaboratively with the school sports coach and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the overall provision.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children, ideally in a childcare, playwork or school setting.
• Is enthusiastic, creative and confident in organising engaging indoor activities.
• Can take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the provision.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can build warm, positive relationships with children and families.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to use their initiative.
• Holds, or is willing to undertake, relevant safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene training.

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