Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of positions: 1 Qualifications Required: Level 3 Qualification in Childcare Start Date: 9th June 2025 Salary: £28,163 to £31,067 We're seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented After School Club and Lunchtime Coordinator to become a key member of our school team, ensuring seamless support and enriching experiences for our children beyond the regular school day. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to take ownership of our after school clubs and expertly coordinate our lunchtime provision. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our full lunchtime provision and to lead our engaging after-school club, creating a positive and supportive environment for all students aged 3-11. This involves effective planning, organisation, and the delivery of imaginative activities that cater to their diverse needs and interests, as well as providing strong leadership to the extended school team. You will: Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with our dedicated lunchtime and catering teams. Lead and support our lunchtime staff across all areas. Develop and manage lunchtime timetables efficiently. Liaise proactively with class teachers and leaders to ensure all staff are aware of individual pupil needs and any relevant information. Ensure the welfare and nutritional needs of all pupils are met throughout each lunchtime. Empower lunchtime staff to actively engage with pupils, fostering their social and emotional development during this time. Proactively address and resolve any challenges that arise during lunchtime, ensuring a positive experience for all. Adhere to the school's robust procedures for child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality at all times. Make concise, accurate, and purposeful decisions and take appropriate actions as issues emerge during lunchtimes. Develop a strong understanding of the specific needs of the children you will be working with. Provide clear direction and expectations to all supply staff at the start of each lunchtime session. After School Club: Manage the purchase of resources within the agreed budget, maintaining accurate financial records. Serve as the primary point of contact for addressing and resolving parental queries and concerns effectively. Establish and maintain safe and efficient procedures for the smooth transition of children between classes and the after-school club. Provide strong leadership and effective management to the after-school club team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Develop and facilitate a diverse range of creative and engaging play activities within a safe and nurturing environment. Support the efficient administration of the club, maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to established procedures. Communicate and liaise effectively with parents and school staff to ensure a cohesive approach. Plan and prepare appealing and nutritious snacks for the children, considering dietary requirements and allergies. Oversee the efficient and safe tidying of all activity areas at the end of each session. About the Candidate Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate. About Us Beaver Road is a larger than average, diverse primary school situated in the heart of Didsbury Village. In September 2018, we began our expansion from three forms of entry to five forms of entry across two school sites. The school currently has over 1000 children from 3 to 11 years of age. This will expand further in September when we add our final class to Year 6, bringing our schools capacity to 1150 children. Children from Nursery to Year 3 are based at Beaver Road First School site (M20 6SX), while children in Year 4 to Year 6 are based at our new purpose built Junior School site (M20 2RN) on Wilmslow Road. Beaver Road Primary School is currently part of the M20 Learning Trust. Together with an exceptional team of talented and inspiring staff, we are committed to excellence, collaboration and respect. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted recently graded the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas. To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://m20lt.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If the link does not redirect you please copy and paste it directly into your browser: https://m20lt.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation