Before and After School Club Manager

Highfield Infants' School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0RX

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,856.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (FTE)

Before and After School Club Manager job summary

As the Club Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation, and delivery of the before and after-school care programme. Your primary focus will be to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and engaged. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the club, ensuring the highest standards of care and a wide range of enriching activities, including physical play, arts and crafts, and interactive games tailored to suit all age groups. Your role will involve planning and delivering these activities to promote creativity, social development, and fun. A key aspect of this position is team leadership - you will manage and support a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative and professional culture that encourages growth and excellence. You will also be responsible for ensuring full compliance with safeguarding protocols, health and safety regulations, and school policies. Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and school staff will be essential, as will maintaining accurate records such as attendance logs and incident reports. You will also oversee the preparation of nutritious snacks and ensure that all resources and equipment are well-maintained and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and Deliver Inspiring Activities - create and lead fun, age-appropriate activities that keep children engaged and supported, both indoors and outdoors.

Lead a Positive Team Culture - supervise and support staff, manage rotas and timesheets, and ensure the right staffing levels each day.

Champion Safeguarding and Wellbeing - ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed, keeping staff informed and alert to any concerns. Maintain up-to-date records on children’s medical needs and allergies, and ensure first aid is administered when needed.

Engage with Families - communicate clearly with parents and carers, handling queries and sharing updates on their child’s experience.

Ensure a Safe and Organised Environment - oversee equipment setup and safety checks, lead fire drills, and ensure the space is clean, safe, and welcoming.

Co-ordinate Operations - liaise with the school office and caretaker to ensure seamless coordination. Manage club communications, including the club mobile and website updates. Monitor budgets, order supplies, and ensure financial procedures are followed.

Support Staff Development - identify training needs, support staff growth, and take part in recruitment and performance reviews.

Coordinate Transitions and Attendance - ensure children are safely collected, escorted to other clubs, and accounted for at all times.

Contribute to Planning - attend regular meetings to review progress and help shape the club’s future direction.

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 Highfield Infants' School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 254 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Infants' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-infants-school

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