Fern Hill is a warm and friendly, purposeful school, where everybody matters and everybody cares. We aim to make sure that every individual feels happy, secure and valued. Children are at the heart of all we do and we work hard to ensure that every child fulfils his/her potential.

The post holder will  have specific responsibilities for the preparation of outdoor and indoor activities for each session.  Supervise, support and assist pupils undertaking activities and support the After School Manager with the  day-to-day management of the After School Club. You will form strong links with families and provide  clear lines of communication between the club provision and home. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be positive, flexible, proactive and creative in their approach to after school activities; delivering a varied and high quality programme.
• Have experience of working with children.
• Have a qualification relating to children's care or activities would be advantageous.
• Have the ability to work across the primary age range.

We Offer:

• A hard-working, dedicated and supportive team.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Happy and enthusiastic pupils.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Early applications are welcomed, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing date for applications:  9:00 am, Wednesday 17th December 2025

Interviews to be held:  Thursday 18th December 2025

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

Fern Hill is an equal opportunities employer, we value the diversity of our staff and pupils, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. 

Application form

Please review the Person Specification for the post and ensure that your personal statement reflects on how you meet these requirements in no more than 2 pages of A4. You should complete the attached application form. We regret that we cannot accept applications that are not made on the official application form. Please make sure that you complete your contact details, including email address, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Shortlisting

Candidates who best meet the Person Specification will be invited to an interview via email.

References

We request two references for all candidates and will contact your referees if you are shortlisted. One referee should be your current or last employer.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Data Protection 

The information you have provided will be stored on the school’s secure database and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation.