Wraparound Care Play Lead

Part of the CARE Federation

Tel: 01603 406406

Email: business@carefed.org.uk 

Website: https://www.sprowstonsparhawk.norfolk.sch.uk/

Executive Headteacher: Ms H Jordan

• Salary – Scale E, £13.90-£14.58 per hour
• Temporary for one year in the first instance
• Part-Time
• 20 hours per week (M-F)
• Job Share possible
• Term time plus one week
• Required for 1 September 2026 

At The CARE Federation, we live by our values of CARE: Community, Adventure, Respect and Excellence.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and organised Breakfast and After School Club Leader to join our team at Sparhawk Infant School for 4-7 year olds. This is a key role providing high-quality wraparound care for our pupils, ensuring they start and end each school day in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Hours of work, 7.15 – 8.30am and 2.55 – 5.40pm Monday to Friday (job share possible).

You will plan and lead engaging activities, supervise pupils, manage snacks/meals, and ensure the club runs smoothly and safely. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children, have a positive and proactive attitude, and be confident leading a small team.

The successful candidate will: 

• Lead the daily running of the Breakfast and After School Club to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. 
• Plan, organise, and deliver a range of activities, including creative, physical, and educational play. 
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks/meals in line with food hygiene and allergy requirements. 
• Ensure effective supervision of pupils at all times, promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding their wellbeing. 
• Maintain accurate registers, records, and incident logs. 
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and school staff. 
• Manage resources, equipment, and the club environment. 
• Follow all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, first aid, and behaviour procedures. 
• Lead and support other club staff as required.
• Hold, or be working towards, an NVQ level 2 in childcare or equivalent or have relevant experience. 
• Be willing to undertake additional training for example in Food and Hygiene, First Aid and Safeguarding 

In return we can offer: 

• Opportunities to develop skills and access appropriate training 
• A supportive and skilled staff team 
• A purposeful and well-maintained working environment 
• A chance to make a positive difference to children and families every day.

Should you require further information about the school or this vacancy, please contact the school office on 01603 406406 or - officesp@carefed.org.uk .

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – business@carefed.org.uk 

Closing date:  8 June 2026, 9am

Interview date:  TBA

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations, and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.