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Before and After School Club Manager

Required for September 2026

Salary: £31,537 FTE (Grade SC6) (Actual salary £16,478)

Location: Lickey, Worcestershire

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 - 9a.m. and 3 - 6pm

About Us:

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing and community‑centred school set on the edge of the beautiful Lickey Hills. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care and commitment to helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our well‑established wrap‑around care provision plays an important role in supporting our families, offering a safe, welcoming and engaging environment beyond the school day. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic manager to lead this valued provision and help us continue delivering high‑quality before‑ and after‑school care.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and caring Before and After School Club Manager to join our friendly team at LHPSN.

Our wraparound provision provides a safe, welcoming and fun environment for children before and after the school day. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day running of the club, lead a small team of playworkers, and ensure that all children are happy, engaged and well cared for. This role involves working directly with the children on a daily basis. You will be planning and leading activities, interacting positively with the children as well as managing the team and administration. We are ideally looking for someone with experience working directly with children, for example as a childminder, playworker, teaching assistant or nursery practitioner, who is now ready to take on a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a small team of playworkers, ensuring high standards of care.
• Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities for children aged 4–11.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, following safeguarding and health & safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and school staff.
• Manage bookings, registers, payments, and day-to-day administration efficiently.
• Oversee the provision of healthy snacks and encourage good eating habits.
• Monitor resources and equipment, ensuring the club is well-equipped and organised.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and school policies, including EYFS requirements where applicable.

We require someone who is:

• Caring and Approachable – someone who builds positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

• Organised and Reliable – able to manage the daily running of the club, keep accurate records, and meet deadlines.

• Enthusiastic and Creative – passionate about providing fun, engaging, and stimulating activities for children.

• Confident Leader – able to supervise and motivate a small team, providing guidance and support.

• Flexible and Adaptable – able to respond to the changing needs of children and the school environment.

• Committed to Safeguarding – vigilant and knowledgeable about child protection policies and procedures.

• Team Player – works well with school staff and contributes to a positive, collaborative environment.

We Offer:

• A successful and thriving primary school with a cohesive team of staff, pupils and governors who exemplify our school values

• The opportunity to be part of a quality first and aspirational setting with high aspiration expectations for all pupils.

• The opportunity to work within a warm, caring and supportive team with a commitment to supporting your needs.

• The opportunity for professional development following a robust induction and the on-going support and guidance of the senior leadership team and the opportunity to learn from the expertise of a dedicated staff team.

Please visit the school website for more information about our school www.lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please contact Lucy Trelfer, School Business Manager via email office@lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk or on 0121 445 1992 for an appointment.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 4th September 2026