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Are you an energetic motivated leader, passionate about creating a safe, fun, and creative environment for children? Are you friendly, and caring, committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people, helping them grow and develop in a nurturing and playful environment?

Due to a period of expansion at our popular “Gledowls Before & Afterschool club,” we are delighted to be recruiting an experienced manager, to lead the day-to-day running of our Out of school club and to launch our holiday club.

What you’ll bring:

• A solid foundation and knowledge of child development

• Experience of working with SEN children

• Innovative and creative planning for all age groups

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

• Strong leaderships skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team

• Excellent organisation and admin skills

• Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid are desirable

You’ll be great at:

• Building and growing warm, positive relationships

• Staying calm under pressure

• Communicating professionally with parents, staff, and children

• Collaborating effectively with senior leaders as part of a supportive team

• Applying effective behaviour management strategies

 

You’ll be expected to:

• Champion safeguarding and pupil, staff, wellbeing

• Plan and deliver inspiring activities.

• Manage staffing levels and maintain ratios.

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and professionals.

• Create a positive team culture, supporting staff development and training.

• Assist with the administration required to run the club effectively.

• Drive continuous improvement and high-quality provision.

• *Cover both Before and After School Clubs, and Holiday Club (actual shift pattern TBC).

About Us:

Gledhow is a super school with brilliant pupils, staff, governors, and families. We are a large busy three-form entry school in North Leeds with a wonderfully diverse pupil and colleague community. At Gledhow we strive to make the ordinary extraordinary, by taking the everyday experiences our pupils have and transforming them into amazing opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development.

How to Apply:

If you would like to join us, please review the job description and complete the application form. Visits to the school are highly recommended. To arrange a visit please email recruitment@gledhowschool.org.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9.00am, Friday 26th June interviews will take place on Friday 3rd July 2026. Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date.

Gledhow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is ‘regulated activity’ therefore you are advised to read our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy below. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Completed applications should be addressed to the School Business Manager at the school address or returned via email to recruitment@gledhowschool.org.