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Extended Services Team: After School Club Playleader
Salary: Scale ME10 (Points 26-28) £38,934 - £40,755)
35 hours per week - Full Time
The Headteacher and Senior Leadership team of Hillcross Primary School are seeking a dynamic and experienced Extended Services Leader to take a leading role in planning, delivering, and managing our wraparound care provision, including Breakfast Club, After School Club, Lunchtimes, and our internal Holiday Club.
This exciting opportunity will put you at the heart of our whole-school provision, ensuring all children benefit from safe, stimulating, and nurturing extended services that align with our inclusive and child-centred ethos.
Through our school culture of high aspiration, embracing challenge, acting with compassion, a shared responsibility and by showing respect for all, we aim to develop a resilient school community of compassionate global citizens.
At Hillcross Primary School, we recognise that our staff are the most valuable resource. We place high emphasis on supporting the well-being of our staff in numerous ways, an important one being investment in their professional development. New members of the team benefit from a comprehensive induction programme that supports them to gain a good understanding of the school’s policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will preferably hold a level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification. If you are highly motivated, have good organisational skills and are committed to developing children’s confidence and well-being you are encouraged to apply. Experience of working in an after-school provision, childcare setting or other education environment is essential.
We are looking for someone who:
● Is committed to our mission, vision and values
● Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people
● Is able to build strong professional relationships with all members of the school community, including children and parents.
● Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
● Can facilitate inclusive, safe and creative play opportunities
● Is highly organised and able to manage a range of administrative systems.
● Is flexible.
● Has a willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
● Has good literacy and numeracy skills
We can offer you:
● Pupils who are exceptionally well-behaved, curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
● Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues
● An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team who are open to new ideas
● A positive, carefully planned and well-equipped working environment
● An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises and celebrates the contribution of every member of the school
What do staff who have recently joined the school say about their experience?
“I have been very impressed and touched by the warm and friendly attitude of all members of staff towards me. This has made settling in much easier – and it’s such an enjoyable place to work in!”
We encourage all potential candidates to visit the school - please contact our school office or email us if you have any further questions or to arrange a visit.
At Hillcross we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should declare any convictions or cautions whether they are spent or unspent.
In accordance with the Safer Recruitment regulations produced for schools in England applications will only be accepted by using the school application form relevant to that position. CVs will not be accepted. Incomplete application forms will be returned to the applicant where the deadline for completed application forms has not passed.
Completed application forms are submitted via Eteach.
Applicants will be selected for an interview based on their applications and how well they have demonstrated they meet the requirements of the person specification.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Closing Date for Applications: 24th July 2025
Interviews: 30th July 2025
Safeguarding Statement
At Hillcross we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and candidates will be asked to talk through their applications during the interview. It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please refer to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on the school website.
In accordance with the Safer Recruitment regulations produced for schools in England applications will only be accepted by using the school application form relevant to that position. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a online check. CVs will not be accepted. Incomplete application forms will be returned to the applicant where the deadline for completed application forms has not passed.