Are you looking to be part of a school federation that is going places? Are you looking for an exciting challenge in your career? Do you want to be part of a vibrant and supportive school community?

We have a vacancy for leading our really popular after school club at Hempnall Primary School. Our club is offered as required to all of our families every evening from 3:15 until 6.00pm during term-time and has at times up to 30 children attending. You will lead the staff team, including an assistant, in looking after our children, supporting them through play, a snack and anything else they need and build positive relationships with the children at the club – so that they enjoy and thrive in their extended time at school.

We are a small school of 6 classes (159 children), our school is situated just 8 miles south of Norwich in the delightful village of Hempnall, and serves pupils from a number of villages around the area. We have a supportive staff team, excellent teaching assistants and offer our pupils an exciting curriculum.

What we can offer you as part of our team:

A caring and supportive school where children love to be challenged, be inspired and learn;
The chance to lead and positively change the provision of a popular club, with opportunity for up to 6 weeks extended hours through our holiday club offer;
A progressive school environment, where team-work and a shared vision drive school development;
The opportunity to work as part of the team and quickly develop yourself professionally;
A dedicated line-manager supporting your development and carefully identified career pathways
Excellent career and personal development opportunities within our federation of schools.

This post would suit someone who is looking for the chance to work in a primary school, work with children, lead their play and provision and work independently and lead a team to achieve great results. It may be someone who is looking for further opportunities within a school setting and develop their career with us at Hempnall and in our federation. We particularly want to support local people who are keen to look into getting experience, a reference or a foot in the door of our federation for a future career in education. Hours of work, 3-6pm, Monday to Friday.

Core tasks and duties of the role include and the knowledge and skills can be found in the job description (GR1154).

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, these are available from the school office, please email Mrs Sanford

Completed forms should be returned to – hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk

NB - any early applicants may be interviewed before the closing date

Closing date: 30 September 2026, 12 noon

Interview date: ASAP for suitable candidates

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

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.

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