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Afterschool Care Leader

Crown House School

Buckinghamshire

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 August 2026

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an opportunity to join our vibrant and caring team at Crown House School in High Wycombe as our new Afterschool Care Leader.

This is a rewarding role at the very heart of our school community, perfect for someone who is nurturing, organised and passionate about working with children. You will lead the daily running of our afterschool provision, creating a safe, happy and engaging environment for pupils at the end of each school day.

Every afternoon brings something new – from creative crafts and imaginative play to friendly chats and quiet time. If you enjoy building strong relationships, creating a sense of calm and fun, and being part of a team that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role Includes:

Caring for and safeguarding children in a warm, inclusive environment.

Leading and supervising engaging, age-appropriate activities from EYFS upwards.

Taking attendance registers and communicating with parents at pick-up time.

Serving light refreshments.

Working with school staff to ensure the highest standards of care and wellbeing.

Key Details:

Hours: 3:45pm to 5:45pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Optional: Additional paid work available in our holiday club (up to four weeks, full days).

Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 Childcare qualification required.

Start Date: September 2025 or earlier by agreement.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

In the first instance, please email Mr Rob Wallace, Headteacher, at head@crownhouseschool.co.uk to express your interest. You are very welcome to arrange an informal conversation before applying or you may go straight to completing our application form.

Deadline for applications: 5:00pm on Monday 1st September 2025.

Crown House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references will be taken from previous employers.

We look forward to welcoming the right person into our afterschool family!

About Crown House School

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  • Crown House School
  • Bassetsbury Manor, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe
  • Buckinghamshire
  • HP11 1QX
  • United Kingdom
+44 1494 529927

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Crown House is a non-selective school with a strong academic foundation and an imaginatively broad curriculum for children from Pre-School to Year 6.

Our staff are experts in their chosen fields and passionate about creating learning opportunities. Their excitement, knowledge and commitment inspires our students and brings out the very best in children of all abilities.

We are a proudly diverse school and an inclusive community with children from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

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