Kids Adventure Days
Extracurricular club leader
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Kids Adventure Days Ltd
Location: Roehampton, London
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:45pm–4:45pm
Weekly Hours: 10 hours (2 hours per day)
Weekly Pay: £160 per full working week (excluding holiday pay)
Contract: Permanent, part-time, term-time only
Start Date: January 2027 (subject to school term dates)
Age Group: Reception–Year 6
Additional Hours: Opportunities for additional work during school holidays.
About Kids Adventure Days
Kids Adventure Days provides engaging after-school care and extracurricular activities for children aged 5–11. We believe children's activities should offer opportunities to explore new interests, develop practical skills, build confidence, and have fun. Our sessions include Pottery, Science Fun, LEGO, DIY Projects, Cookery, and Multi-Sports.
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and experienced Extra-Curricular Club Leader to independently deliver engaging activity sessions. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing the activity space, setting up equipment, collecting children from the designated school area, and leading structured activities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working creatively with children, has previous experience leading group activities, and is confident managing a group independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Arrive before the club begins to prepare the activity space, equipment, and resources.
- Lead and deliver scheduled extracurricular activities following Kids Adventure Days' activity plans.
- Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities, and interests.
- Collect children from the designated school collection point and maintain accurate attendance records.
- Supervise children throughout the session and maintain a safe, positive environment.
- Promote positive behavior, participation, and inclusion.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and emergency procedures.
- Communicate professionally with school staff, parents, and KAD management.
- Ensure children are released only to authorized adults or through approved school handover arrangements.
- Tidy, check equipment, and leave the activity space clean and organized after each session.
- Report any safeguarding, behavioral, medical, or operational concerns promptly.
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What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience working with primary-school-aged children in a school, childcare, holiday club, extracurricular, or similar setting.
- Experience planning or leading activities for groups of children.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Confidence managing children's behavior positively.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for a group.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Reliable, organized, creative, and enthusiastic.
- Available Monday–Friday during term time.
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Playwork, Childcare, Early Years, or a relevant field.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Safeguarding and Prevent training.
- SEND awareness.
- Experience delivering creative, practical, or sports-based activities.
- Previous experience as a Club Leader, Activity Leader, or Playworker.
Benefits & Perks
At Kids Adventure Days, we value our team and aim to create a positive, supportive, and rewarding working environment.
- Performance-based team rewards: Opportunities to enjoy team dinners, social activities, and other incentives when agreed targets are achieved.
- Free or subsidized travel: Travel support may be available depending on the location and requirements of the role.
- No weekend work: Regular weekday, term-time working hours.
- Paid training and development: Access to relevant safeguarding, first aid, and professional development training.
- Additional holiday work opportunities: Opportunities to work additional hours during school holidays, subject to availability.
- Career progression: Opportunities to develop into senior activity, leadership, or multi-site roles as Kids Adventure Days grows.
- Supportive team environment: Work alongside a friendly, creative, and enthusiastic team.
- Benefits and rewards are subject to eligibility and operational requirements.
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Working Hours
Monday–Friday, 2:45pm–4:45pm, during the school's published term dates. The Leader will arrive before children are released at approximately 3:15pm to prepare the activity space and equipment. Each extracurricular activity lasts approximately one hour, with additional paid time for preparation, collection, tidying, and closing duties. Additional hours may be available during school holidays, subject to operational requirements.
Safeguarding
Kids Adventure Days Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references, Right to Work verification, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check where legally eligible.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the Kids Adventure Days Employment Application Form as part of our safer recruitment process.
Contact: Support@kidsadventuredays.com
Website: www.kidsadventuredays.com
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