After Scho ol Child Care Lead required at Greenways Primary School Hours: 14 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Friday 3.00 - 5.00 pm Term Time only Payscale: Level 6 FTE £28,163. Actual Salary: £9,033 Greenways Primary School is a happy, vibrant community for all, and we are looking for a passionate and aspiring leader to be at the forefront of our After School Childcare team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established after school childcare provision, running daily until 6:00 pm (5:00pm on Friday) and catering for between 50 and 85 children. We are seeking a confident and creative individual to lead our After School Childcare staff team. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children, organising staffing and ensuring high quality childcare provision. The role is all about creating a fun, safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and enjoy themselves. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the effective planning and delivery of a menu of high quality activities using a variety of areas and resources within the school. Determine rotas for activity provision and dealing with staff queries. Create a positive, welcoming atmosphere for all children and families, building positive relationships with parents. Be a model of good practice in relation to management and supervision of pupils. Engage children in providing feedback about activities and develop their interests. Provide First aid (training provided) as and when required and in line with Greenways procedures. Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being, managing any late collections and safeguarding concerns Ensure vigilance around safeguarding, including the taking of accurate registers, and ensuring that all concerns are reported and recorded appropriately To engage in ongoing professional development. We are looking for someone who: Shares our values of: Respect, Inspire, Aspire and Nurture. Has high emotional intelligence and the ability to interact positively with children and parents. Has leadership experience and the ability to communicate effectively with the team and other colleagues. Has experience delivering activities for children. Understands the importance of safeguarding and the need to liaise with other colleagues, both internally and with external agencies. We can offer you: The opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded schools within the Learning in Harmony Trust, a forward-thinking partnership of schools in Southend, Newham and Islington. A well-resourced school with beautiful grounds, including a woodland area, pond, allotment spaces, a swimming pool, cookery room and large fields. Opportunities for innovative developmental experiences within our diverse, thriving school of nearly 900 pupils. A friendly, supportive team and various employee incentives, such as Perkbox. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Debbie Croud at to arrange a visit. Closing date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 Shortlisting date: Thursday 10th July 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 Safeguarding Statement Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references. Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.