Location
Kirkham And Wesham Primary School, Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2JP (184 on roll)
Tel: 01772 682866
School website: www.kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
At KWPS we pride ourselves on nurturing a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best. We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Afterschool Club Manager to join our dedicated team, supporting children aged 411 during our afterschool provision. As our Afterschool Club Manager, you will:
- Create a safe, stimulating and fun environment for children after the school day
- Plan and deliver a variety of engaging activities (arts & crafts, games, sports, etc.)
- Encourage positive behaviour and friendships
- Assist with preparing snacks and supervising mealtimes
- Work closely with other team members to ensure the wellbeing of every child
- To liase with parents
In addition, the successful candidate will provide administrative support within the school office for approximately one hour each morning. Duties will include assisting with pupil attendance processes, maintaining attendance records, and supporting the preparation and submission of meal and snack reports. Working closely with the school office team, the postholder will help ensure accurate record-keeping and the smooth running of daily administrative procedures.
To implement safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 12 noon 31/08/2026
The interview date is w/c 7 Sept
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 Childcare qualification
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children
- Experience of completing administrative tasks
Desirable Experience
Experience of managing staff
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
