After School Club Leader - Temporary

Elham CEP School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3347-53S
• Posted:19/12/2025
• Pay:KSA (FT Equivalent £24,513.00/Pro-rata £8,440.00)
• Start Date:23rd February 2026
• App Close Date:23/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:29th January 2026

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Elham Church of England Primary School 

Job Title: After School Club Leader
Location: Elham Church of England Primary School, Vicarage Ln, Elham, Canterbury CT4 6TT

Are you passionate about creating fun, safe, and nurturing environments for children? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic After School Club Supervisor to join our team and provide engaging wrap-around care for our primary school children.

About the Role

• Supervise and positively engage with children during play and planned activities.
• Confidently establish professional boundaries and guide children’s behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy and club expectations.
• Lead after-school club care with a commitment to safeguarding and protecting children.
• Demonstrate patience, care, and a nurturing approach at all times.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers, ensuring safe collection and drop-off procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to support individual children’s developmental needs.
• Maintain records and follow club procedures, adhering to the school’s Behaviour Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in education, childcare, out-of-school care, or youth work.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A fun, energetic, and responsible approach to working with children.
• Behaviour management skills based on respect and compassion, in line with our school values and ethos.

What We Can Offer You

• A warm and friendly staff team and school community
• A full induction period, including child protection training
• Term-time only hours
• Opportunity to join our pension scheme
• A stunning rural location in a picturesque Kent village
• Free on-site parking

Key Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Term Time Only)
• Contract: Temporary
• Pay: KSA (Full-Time Equivalent £24,513.00 / Pro-rata £8,440.00)

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to make a positive difference to children’s afternoons, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your letter of application and CV via Kent Teach.

• Application Deadline: 23rd January 2026
• Interviews held on: 29th January 2026
• Start Date: 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Elham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, references, and proof of the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the school reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

Information about the school

Elham Church of England Primary School is a thriving, small village school set in an idyllic location with excellent road links. The children who attend our school are 4-11 years old.

Our school is firmly centred on our children. We are committed to ensuring every child develops a genuine love of learning while feeling happy, safe and nurtured. Our pupils are polite, enthusiastic and curious learners, and every child is truly known as an individual. Staff invest deeply in knowing the children well, with carefully planned teaching that meets a wide range of abilities.

As a Church of England school, our Christian faith underpins our values and ethos, with a strong emphasis on compassion, respect and inclusion. We warmly welcome families and staff of all backgrounds and beliefs.

We are proud of our rural setting and make excellent use of our outdoor spaces and village links to enrich learning. Alongside academic success, we champion sport, music and wider opportunities, believing passionately in nurturing the whole child.

We enjoy strong and valued relationships with St Mary’s Church, Elham village and our local families, creating a close-knit and supportive community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Joe Magliocco
• Address:Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6TT
• Telephone: (01303) 840325
• Email: secretary@elham.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Child Protection Policy