Cordwalles Junior School have an exciting opportunity for an After School Club Manager to lead their committed and supportive wrap around provision.

Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an organised Manager, for our Afterschool provision, to work closely with our Headteacher in continuing to provide a warm, welcoming and successful out of school care facility. This will include the day to day running of the provision, including the administrative side of the club, invoicing and reviewing policies and planning fun , challenging inclusive activities for all the children. The role includes developing positive relationships with Parent/Carer's, children and staff. You will be expected to supervise the children and work with the Club's dedicated team during daily Club hours in the afternoon. 

What are we looking for

• Able to remain professional when handling confidential material.
• An excellent communicator that is comfortable dealing with both children and adults.
• Experienced in working with children aged 4 years to 11 years inclusively.
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
• Able to plan and support fun, challenging play activities.
• Proven experience of providing high standards of primary aged childcare
• Committed to and a strong belief in teamwork

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

Committed to working with children and the wider community About Cordwalles Junior School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School, Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further 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.

• 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

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

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

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Start Date: September 2025 

Salary: £25,143 FTE (£13.40ph)

Actual Salary: £11,708.75

Hours of Work: 20hrs Monday - Friday. Core hours 3pm to 6pm plus 5hrs a week flexible (38 weeks) 

Closing Date: Monday 30th June at 9.30am

Interview Date: W/C 1st July 2025

Early application is advised as applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled ahead of the forecasted date  

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).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. 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.