Club Manager (EXT020BC)

Parkland Primary School South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,832.00 - £28,146.00 Annually (FTE) Approximate starting salary of £20,164.58

Club Manager (EXT020BC) job summary

Club Manager

Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (£26,832 - £28,146 per annum, approximate starting salary of £20,164.58)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time only + Inset days_
Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Split shifts: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 10:00 and 14:45 - 18:15

About the Role

Parkland Primary School South Wigston are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Manager. The successful candidate will be committed to providing inspirational and motivational environment for children afterschool/Breakfast club/WAC provision. First and foremost, we are seeking an inspiring, committed leader and team player.

We will provide opportunities for our children to play, explore and learn, recognising their fundamental need to be physically active, to be cared for and to be nurtured according to the individual child’s needs.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN!

Why Choose Parkland Primary School South Wigston?

At Parkland Primary we are incredibly passionate about our pupils and believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive with regular volunteer helpers in school. Children are always at the heart of every decision we make; we have high expectations of them. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education and in our strong pastoral support. We aim to instil values in our pupils that provide them with the skills they need to be successful in life.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023
• Microsoft Showcase School
• 360 Safe online safety award
• School Games gold award
• PE Quality Mark
• Route to Resilience and Happy Lunch Time accredited
• Renaissance Partner School

“Pupils enjoy their learning and focus well in lessons. They are polite and interact with each other and adults with respect.” - OFSTED

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold rigorous safeguarding and child protection standards at all times, following all relevant policies and procedures. Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements - including health & safety regulations, first aid, hygiene/food safety - and meet any Ofsted or local authority standards applicable to out-of-school childcare provision. Immediately report any safeguarding concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and maintain appropriate records, ensuring the club is always prepared for inspections or audits of its provision.
• Provide effective leadership to the club’s staff team. This includes directing and supervising staff during sessions, ensuring adequate staffing and smooth coverage at all times. Support recruitment, induct, and train new staff members as needed with support of the Education Lead, and oversee the ongoing professional development and performance of all club staff (e.g. conducting appraisals, identifying training needs in areas like safeguarding, first aid, or playwork) to foster a skilled, motivated team.
• To maintain a duty of care for all children that attend the Extended Services Provisions.
• Apply the highest confidentiality with issues that might arise. Always be sensitive and respectful to the different needs and requirements of children and families when working across different provisions
• To maintain communication with the Head of Extended Services and the wider Extended services Lead Team.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent OR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the SLT Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths/Numeracy, English/Literacy OR Able to demonstrate competency in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to Level 2

Experience:

• Experience of working in a teaching/learning support role
• Experience of working in a wraparound or camp (or similar) provision
• Ability to lead a team of adults and managing people

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with children of a relevant age
• Effective communicator
• High level of personal organisation
• Empathy with children and young people
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!

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

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 Parkland Primary School South Wigston

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 548 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkland Primary School South Wigston website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkland-primary-school-south-wigston-wigston

Parkland Primary school is a large primary school, with 506 children aged 4 to 11. It is also a pretty happy place with children who on the whole are willing to learn, friendly and easy-going. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive regular volunteer helpers in school.
Staff range from very experienced to NQTs, with a generous allocation of support staff including HLTAs, a nursery nurse, teaching assistants and an ICT technician.

Premises are modern with open-plan areas for younger children and closed rooms for older ones. We have good resources and excellent facilities including an ICT suite, field, studio, resource room, and separate Year 6 building. We share a campus with South Wigston High School. A state-of-the-art sports centre has been built at the High School with community access and timetabled slots for our school's use.

Our school is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust. Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

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