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After School Club Leader

  • Organisation: The Queen's School
  • Location: Cheshire
  • Tenure: Part-time / Term Time
  • Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

The Queen’s School is an all-girls’, academically selective independent school. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and inspirational After School Club Leader to join our Lower School team.

By joining our dedicated and nurturing Lower School team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enriching school life by creating a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where pupils can develop confidence, build friendships and enjoy a wide range of high-quality activities beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to lead a varied programme of creative activities while supporting children's wellbeing and development. Working closely with parents, carers and school staff, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the club, ensuring high standards of care, health and safety, and positive experiences for all children. Experience of EYFS, wraparound care, SEND support or staff supervision would be advantageous.

Benefits of Working at The Queen’s School

In return for your commitment the School offers:

  • A strong sense of community
  • Supportive colleagues
  • Pension Scheme
  • Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
  • On-site parking
  • Subsidised meals
  • School fees discount
  • Regular social events

Remuneration

Salary: Based on The Queen’s School salary scale

Hours: The role is part time 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday plus INSET days, term time only

Application

Please read the candidate brochure on our website for further information. If, having read the brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form which can be found on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies together with a cover letter. Your cover letter should be no more than one A4 side and addressed to the Deputy Head of Lower School. When writing your letter, you should include:

  • Your career pattern to date.
  • Your reason for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.
  • The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your cover letter and completed application form to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 9 November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 November 2026. If you have not heard from us by 16 November 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

It is The Queen’s School policy that feedback will not be given following application.

Please note that applications will only be considered on The Queen’s School’s application form.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The Queen’s School is an all-girls’, academically selective independent school. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and inspirational After School Club Leader to join our Lower School team.


Description

By joining our dedicated and nurturing Lower School team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enriching school life by creating a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where pupils can develop confidence, build friendships and enjoy a wide range of high-quality activities beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to lead a varied programme of creative activities while supporting children's wellbeing and development. Working closely with parents, carers and school staff, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the club, ensuring high standards of care, health and safety, and positive experiences for all children. Experience of EYFS, wraparound care, SEND support or staff supervision would be advantageous.

Benefits of Working at The Queen’s School

In return for your commitment the School offers:

  • A strong sense of community
  • Supportive colleagues
  • Pension Scheme
  • Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
  • On-site parking
  • Subsidised meals
  • School fees discount
  • Regular social events

Remuneration

Salary: Based on The Queen’s School salary scale

Hours: The role is part time 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday plus INSET days, term time only

Application

Please read the candidate brochure on our website for further information. If, having read the brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form which can be found on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies together with a cover letter. Your cover letter should be no more than one A4 side and addressed to the Deputy Head of Lower School. When writing your letter, you should include:

  • Your career pattern to date.
  • Your reason for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.
  • The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your cover letter and completed application form to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 9 November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 November 2026. If you have not heard from us by 16 November 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

It is The Queen’s School policy that feedback will not be given following application.

Please note that applications will only be considered on The Queen’s School’s application form.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.


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