Out of School Club Manager
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
03/11/2026
Advert End Date:
13/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
£12,982 - £13,837 (£27,274 - £29,070 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Ponteland
Further Information
Join Our Team at Ponteland Primary School
Our fundamental aim is to provide a secure, happy and hardworking environment in which children of all abilities can learn with confidence.
We want our pupils to be confident, resilient, independent and inquisitive learners who develop an understanding of the world- past, present and future- and see themselves as being active agents of its evolution.
Ponteland Primary’s Out of School Club provides wrap-around care for our school's children, aged three - eleven years.
Due to vacancies within our Out of School Club team , we are seeking to recruit a Manager to manage our provision. Working hours would be Monday – Friday 2pm- 6pm term time plus 5 days (hours can be negotiated).
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To contribute either individually or as part of a team, to the provision in Out of School Club.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
- To support the Headteacher in ensuring the club meets the standards set by OSFTED for out of school provision.
- Work within the agreed policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for children, staff and others. This includes the practice of regular fi re drills.
- To routinely risk assess the OSC provision to ensure a healthy, safe and secure environment is maintained.
- To be the designated person for child protection in the out of school club. To ensure any child protection concerns are acted upon immediately and appropriately.
- To be responsible for the day to day administrative and organisational needs of the provision. To liaise with the school secretary, ensuring records are properly maintained e.g. daily attendance registers, accident forms and incident log and correspondence is passed to parents and to the office.
- To administer First Aid as appropriate.
- To plan, prepare and provide care and play opportunities appropriate to the needs, interests and developmental stage of each individual child. These must also meet EYFS outcomes and fi t within the guidance of school policies and procedures.
- To be responsible for implementing systems of observations and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are eff ectively and regularly assessed.
- To provide support and supervision to play workers/volunteers and arrange staff cover depending on the attendance of the Out of school club.
- To consult with team members, children and parents and involve them in the planning of activities and snacks.
- To ensure that refreshments are provided that meet the required standards of hygiene, health and safety.
- To encourage parental involvement and support for the club. To exchange information regularly re: activities and child’s progress.
- To undertake statutory training as required and additional training as agreed to meet continuous professional development needs.
- To liaise with the Headteacher, Governors, OFSTED, NCC and any other professionals as deemed necessary to ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented. To provide reports as required.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties in accordance with the after school business plan/objectives.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties in accordance with the out of school club business plan/objectives.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th November at 12.00 (noon)
Applications and a cover letter should be returned by email to cheryl.smith@ppschool.uk Interviews will take place w/c 16th November