Before and After School Club Manager

Hillcroft Primary is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Before and After School Club Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, working 31.25 hours per week (7:00–9:30am and 2:30–6:15pm). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about creating a safe, supportive and engaging wrap‐around care environment for our children. You will play a key role in leading the day‐to‐day running of the club, ensuring high‐quality provision that supports our pupils' wellbeing, enrichment and enjoyment before and after the school day.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the Before & After School Club at Hillcroft Primary, creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for our children. As Before & After School Club Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running and long-term development of the provision, planning engaging activities, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring high standards of care. You will also work closely with parents, staff, and the wider school community to support each child's wellbeing and development, while overseeing administration, safeguarding, and staff supervision. This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
• NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and encourage engaging, inclusive play
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Friendly, approachable, and resilient with a supportive team spirit
• Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

About Hillcroft Primary School: Hillcroft is a happy, vibrant and forward-thinking school, our excellent staff team are committed and dedicated in ensuring that each and every child is nurtured to achieve their personal best. We have high standards and expect the best. As part of the Chalklands Cluster, comprising of four GLF schools within the area, we have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools work closely together to provide an exceptional educational experience to the local communities. The schools benefit from being able to share resources and support each other where needed. It will also allow for more opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community:

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer:

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Start Date: 9th March 2026
Salary: GLF Specialist Point 1 - £27,061
Actual Salary: £21,763.21
Hours: 31.25 hours per week (7:00–9:30am and 2:30–6:15pm) term time plus 3 weeks (42 weeks total)
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.