Childcare Leader
Wardour Primary School (SP3 6RF)
Key Details
- Part-Time employment, 12–15 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, term-time only
- After-School Club: 15:15–18:00
- Pay: £14.91 – £16.25 per hour (including holiday pay and dependant on experience)
- Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18+ (Due to the nature of this role and our safeguarding and insurance obligations)
- Opportunity for additional hours through breakfast clubs at nearby settings and during school holidays
- Free PH ActiveEd/PH Camps childcare places (for children aged 4+)
About the Role
We are excited to be recruiting a Childcare Leader to launch and lead a brand-new after-school club at Wardour Primary School from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who enjoys working with children and is confident leading a small team within a school setting.
As Childcare Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of high-quality wraparound care, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can relax, play and thrive after the school day. Initially, you will be supported by one assistant, with the potential for the team to grow as the club develops.
This role would suit someone who is organised, approachable and enthusiastic, with the confidence to work independently while building strong relationships with children, parents, school staff and PH ActiveEd colleagues. Our long-standing relationship with the school provides a strong foundation for this new setting and long-term opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily running of the after-school club
- Plan and deliver a range of engaging activities that support children’s physical, social and emotional development
- Ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of all children in your care
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, school staff and colleagues
- Manage the set-up and pack-down of sessions, maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate records, including registers and incident logs
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and company policies
- Support and mentor other team members to ensure consistently high-quality provision
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children aged 4–11 years (essential)
- Experience as a lone worker or as a small team/site leader (desirable)
- Experience working in a primary school environment (desirable)
- A relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, play work, teaching assistance or sports (desirable)
- Someone friendly, organised, flexible and dependable
- A positive, proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children
- Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding qualifications (desirable - training can be provided)
- The ability to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate
Additional Benefits
- Equipment, resources and uniform provided
- Opportunities to progress within the company via increased responsibility and promotions
- Private Health Care (via Salary Sacrifice)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing internal and external CPD to increase, improve and add to your management and teaching tool kit (annual staff training week, staff development team, internal training modules, first aid and safeguarding training)
About PH ActiveEd
PH ActiveEd are an award-winning primary school PE and School Sports provider in the South-West. In addition to this, we also offer a high-quality school-based wraparound childcare service. We have an ambitious and innovative team with an exciting and aspiring vision for the future to be the best PE, school sports and wraparound childcare provider in the UK.
Starting date: September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Statement
PH ActiveEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunities/EDI Statement
PH ActiveEd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We believe a diverse team makes us stronger and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Right to Work in the UK
PH ActiveEd welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. All successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, in line with current UK immigration legislation.
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Pay: £14.91-£16.25 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- In a few words, please tell us why you have applied for this role.
- What skills and experience do you have that are relevant to this role?
Work Location: In person
