Dowson Primary Academy
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NJC SCP 3 - 4
Closing date for applications: 13 July 2026, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 15 July 2026
Reference Number: ELTJUN2634

Dowson’s Den Care Club Assistant

Reference Number: ELTJUN2634

 

Working Hours: 28

Working Weeks: 52

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 3-4

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location:  Dowson Primary Academy, Marlborough Road, Gee Cross, SK14 5HU

 

About us

Dowson is a friendly, happy, 2 form entry Primary School spread across a three-building site with wonderful grounds and resources to offer. We are fully extended and run our own Before and After School and Holiday Club. The successful candidate would be joining a large staff team with a mix of skills and experience, which values flexibility, teamwork and a good sense of humour.

 

About the role

Dowson Primary Academy requires a Dowson’s Den Assistant to commence work as soon as possible.

 

You will be responsible to the Academy Business Manager and Team Leader and be required to work within a team to provide structured and fun activities and nurturing of our children within the Extended school provision, which encompasses breakfast club, after school club, holiday club, wrap around care and parent & toddler group.
 

What we can offer

Membership of GMPF Pension Scheme

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme
Lifestyle savings

 

Working arrangements

The hours are an average over the year with term time hours being lower and holiday time hours being higher.  The hours are not set, they are on a rota basis.

 

For more information, please contact Nicola Lane (Academy Business Manager)
0161 366 0177 / n.lane@dowsonprimary.com

 

Details of visits to school are welcome please contact the school office.
 

How to apply

You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust

 

Closing date and time: Monday 13th July - Midday

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July Time TBC

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS

 

 

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