Deanwood Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Extended Services Lead (After School Club) to join the Wrap Around Care Department, to start from 26th August 2026.

The purpose of the Extended Services Lead role is to oversee the delivery of a safe, inclusive and engaging wraparound care provision for pupils. The postholder will be responsible for planning and leading a range of age-appropriate activities that support children’s social, emotional and physical development, while ensuring a positive and nurturing environment. They will also play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting pupils’ wellbeing, and working collaboratively with school staff, parents and carers to ensure a high-quality extended services experience. 

The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.

This is a Part time, Fixed Term temporay role, Term Time Only paid on the NJC PAY SCALE D1 point 2-6 (FTE £24,413.00 - £25,989.00 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £6,896.49 - £7,341.70 per annum)

The working pattern will consist of 12.5 hours per week, Monday - Thursday  3pm - 6pm, Plus an additional 30 minutes for Admin time per week.  

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme

o Access to Benenden Healthcare

o Free Flu Jabs

o Free Health Checks

o Access EarlyPay

o Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses

o Discounted gym membership

o CPD afternoons

o Access to Mental Health First Aiders

o Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634 231901 or via email to office@deanwood.medway.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.