After School Club Leader

Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0PQ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.07 per hour (£25,220 pro rata per annum)

After School Club Leader job summary

Great Wishford Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic After School Club Leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our after-school provision, starting September 2026.

Working Hours: Part Time (11.25 hours per week, 3.15pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training Days). Contract: Fixed term (until 31st August 2027).

We are a caring and happy single form entry school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the picturesque village of Great Wishford, Wiltshire, we have been open for over 300 years and, in that time, have built strong relationships with the local community and Great Wishford Church. Our strong Christian ethos underpins our teaching and learning and staff are dedicated to creating a learning environment where children are challenged and supported. We focus on each child’s unique potential and help them develop the resilience to keep trying, the confidence to believe they can reach their goals and have pride in themselves for who they are. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children who attend. This role involves planning and organising a range of activities suitable for primary-aged children, taking into account their interests and developmental needs.

We are looking for someone who:  

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Is self-motivated, energetic and proactive and will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for all of our children;
• Has experience of working with children in a play / educational setting;
• Has Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one); 
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player able to support colleagues within a small team;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children;
• Is First Aid trained (advantageous).

We can offer the successful candidate: 

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01722-790433

Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

 

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

As part of the Acorn Education Trust, Great Wishford Church of England (V.A.) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Discloure And Barring Service check and Health Screening before appointment is confirmed. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post we will carry out a social media account search.

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 Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 57 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-wishford-cofe-va-primary-school-salisbury

Great Wishford Church of England (V.A.) Primary School is a happy and caring school where the staff are dedicated to creating a great place for children to thrive and learn. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff. As part of the Acorn Education Trust, it provides exciting opportunities to improve local education.

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