Job Description

• Chilton Community Primary School
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NN
• Salary: £25,185 full time equivalent, £8,011 per annum (actual)
• Hours: 14 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only
• Contract: Fixed Term until December 2026, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8941

Chilton Community Primary School are seeking a caring, passionate and organised After School Club Leader to lead our popular after‑school provision. This is a wonderful opportunity to support children in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment at the end of the school day.

About the role

As After School Club Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of fun, age‑appropriate activities for children aged 4–11. You will create a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported and able to enjoy their time after school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• planning and lead engaging activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and homework support
• ensuring the safety, welfare and safeguarding of all children
• preparing and serving snacks, following food hygiene and allergy procedures
• maintaining daily registers and records, including incidents and parent communication
• setting up and clear away equipment, maintaining a clean and organised space
• building positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and school staff
• supervising staff, volunteers or playworkers where applicable
• monitoring resources and report any supply needs.

About you

Essential:

• Experience working with children aged 4–11
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Ability to plan and lead structured activities
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training
• Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent experience)

Desirable:

• Food hygiene certification
• Experience leading or supervising others
• SEN experience
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training

For more information

Please read the (pdf)

To find out more about the school, please visit our website

For further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please call Donna Parrott at the school by either calling 01449 612928 or emailing office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 1pm, 11 June 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 15 June 2026.

We reserve the right to hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer a candidate the position before the closing date. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application).

Chilton Community Primary and The Children’s Endeavour Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS and online check carried out.