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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 half-form entry primary school for children aged 4-11, which has been at the heart of the community for over one hundred years. A place where Faith, Achievement, Community, and Empathy guide everything we do.

Our school site is situated within large playing grounds and surrounded by the beautiful Kent Downs. We have a library, dedicated intervention space and an on-site forest school.

We are committed to achievement for all. Every child who joins Elham brings their own unique gifts and potential, and our aim is to help each one discover and develop those talents. Through a broad, inspiring and inclusive curriculum, we encourage our pupils to aim high, to persevere with purpose, and to take pride in their progress. Learning here is not just about knowledge — it is about curiosity, creativity and character. Our children leave our school well prepared for their next steps, with a passion for learning and an ambition to be the best.

Rooted in Christian faith and love, Elham Church of England Primary School is a place where all are welcomed, supported and inspired to become their best selves — both now and in the future.

Job Contact Information

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

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.