Activity Leader – Fairlight Primary School, Brighton

Afterschool Wraparound – Childcare Activity Leader

Location: Fairlight Primary School, Saint Leonard’s Rd, Brighton BN2 3AJ

Hours: Two positions available

• One role: 2:45pm – 6:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday (2 afternoons per week)
• Second role: 2:45pm – 6:00pm, Monday-Friday (5 afternoons per week)

Pay: National Minimum Wage up to £12.71 per hour

Contract: Term-time contract with option to work in Holiday Camps as overtime

Start Date: September 2026 – new academic school year

Key responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate activities such as multi-sports, arts & crafts, group games and creative play.
• Set up safe and engaging play spaces; maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Supervise children with care and enthusiasm, ensuring each child feels welcome, safe and included.
• Prepare snacks and manage sign-in/out procedures with attention to detail.
• Work split shifts: 7:30-9:00am and 3:00-6:00pm (for part-time flexibility).
• Collaborate with the team, step in as a lead when required.

What’s in it for you

• 24/7 wellbeing support via Health Assured
• Discounted childcare for your own children
• Paid training and regular personal & professional development
• Family-friendly hours, no weekend work
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Warm, welcoming, and energetic team environment

Requirements

• Passion for working with children, positive can-do attitude.
• Creative thinker capable of turning ordinary afternoons into engaging experiences.
• Team player, confident running activities and managing a group.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, childcare or youth work is a plus but not essential.
• Must comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and be exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Provide two references: one from most recent employer and, if applicable, one from a childcare setting.
• Undergo DBS check – prepare required documentation.

Compliance

For more information on the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy, please refer to https://www.keepingchildrensafeineducation.co.uk/part_three_safe_recruit.html#recruit.

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