After School Club Lead

Oakhurst Community First School, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,119.00 - £37,563.00 Annually (FTE) Dorset Grade 9, SP19 to SP25 (£33,119 to £37,563 per annum; pro rata)

After School Club Lead job summary

The Heath Academy Trust and Oakhurst Community First and Nursery School are looking to appoint a happy, enthusiastic and passionate person to lead our After School Club team. We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic person who will take overall responsibility for the running of the school After School Club and will be directly responsible for the day to day organisation of the planning and delivery of activities for children.

This role will include supporting the staff, maintaining the strong relationship we have with the school staff, being approachable to our parents and above all provide a safe, caring, stimulating and fun environment for the children in our care. The applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice, fluently in written and spoken English.

Oakhurst First and Nursery School offers you:

• The chance to work in a small, friendly school set
• The opportunity work with committed experienced colleagues

We are committed to ongoing improvement and provide continuous support for our staff with high quality CPD. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in this recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: www.oakhurstfirst.com.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office on 01202 871577 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed using The Heath Academy Trust’s application form and returned via email to office@oakhurstfirst.com. CVs will not be accepted or considered. References will be sought as part of the shortlisting process, prior to interview selection. Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time. You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees - thank you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oakhurst Community First School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakhurst Community First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakhurst-community-first-school

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