Potten End CE Primary School

Job Description

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB LEADER

JOB TITLE: After School Club Leader (Term Time Only) on H3

REPORTS TO: Head Teacher/ School Office

HOURS: 3.15pm-5.30pm Monday-Thursday

START DATE: Mid September 2025

The After School Club provides child care during term time for parents and will therefore run every day of the academic year (apart from Fridays). This post will continue as long as the After School Club remains financially sustainable for the school.

1. PURPOSE

To ensure the smooth running of the After School Club and line managing other After School Club staff. To ensure that there is an excellent standard of provision which offers a variety of activities for pupils to enjoy in a relaxed and calm environment at the end of the school day.

2. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Personnel

• Ensure that the quality of provision is consistent, effective and of an excellent standard
• Meet and greet parents & children as they collect their children (ensure a positive relationship with both).
• Note any information passed on from parents and pass onto relevant professionals.
• Bring any concerns to the attention of parents and/or the Head Teacher

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• To safeguard children and ensure and promote their health & safety following the schools policies and procedures.
• To maintain a healthy eating approach in line with the school’s healthy eating policy
• Monitoring behaviour and ensure everybody is happy and content (any concerns should be shared with the relevant members of staff and/or parents).
• Ensure there is a good standard of behaviour in line with the school’s Positive behaviour policy.
• Ensure school security is maintained at all times  

Finance

• Be responsible for purchasing food and other such consumables while running appropriate forms of stock control, ensuring any food storage areas are always clean and tidy

3. GENERAL PRACTICES

• Set up area before children arrive and, pack away at end of session.
• Plan and coordinate activities and games to interest and stimulate the children.
• Organise the space and resources to create a welcoming, relaxed and informal environment.
• Settle children and serve a snack and drink encouraging the children to be independent or help others.
• Ensure a good balance between free choice of play and directed play when necessary
• Record attendance on daily register.
• Liaise with school office staff and Head Teacher on all relevant matters and issues.
• Anticipate the resource needs for the After School Club and plan accordingly within the budget limits

If you are interested please contact the School Office on 01442 865022 or email at: admin@pottenend.herts.sch.uk