Afterschool Club Leader
Location: Bakewell
Hours: Part-Time, Term Time Only (But the chance to join the holiday workforce)
Employer: Uplift Education
About Uplift Education
Uplift Education is committed to providing high-quality extracurricular opportunities that inspire children to learn, explore, create, and grow. We are seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to deliver engaging afterschool clubs across a range of specialist areas.
Areas of Interest
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience or qualifications in one or more of the following fields:
Performing Arts
- Drama
- Dance
- Singing
- Theatre and Performance
Explorers & Outdoor Learning
- Forest School
- Bushcraft
- Nature-Based Learning
- Outdoor Adventures and Exploration
Science & STEM
- Science Experiments
- Engineering Challenges
- Technology Projects
- STEM Education
Computing, Technology & Gaming
- Coding and Programming
- Digital Skills
- Robotics
- Educational Gaming
- Computer Technology for Children
Role Overview
As an Afterschool Club Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, educational, and enjoyable sessions for primary-aged children. You will encourage participation, build confidence, and create a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality afterschool club sessions.
- Create engaging activities suitable for primary-aged children.
- Promote participation, creativity, teamwork, and personal development.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies at all times.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues.
- Complete any required session planning and administrative tasks.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children in a teaching, coaching, childcare, youth work, or activity leadership capacity.
- Knowledge, qualifications, or demonstrable experience in at least one of the specialist areas listed above.
- Ability to work independently and confidently lead sessions.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A passion for inspiring and developing young people.
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one before employment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Teaching qualification or relevant subject qualification.
- Forest School qualification.
- Sports coaching qualification.
- Youth work qualification.
- Experience delivering extracurricular or enrichment activities.
- Paediatric First Aid certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Flexible part-time opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's learning and development.
If you are passionate about inspiring young people through creativity, exploration, technology, science, or the performing arts, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £15.00-£45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
