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Children's Club Instructors
Children's Club Instructors
Location
Essex
Position
Invigilator/Examiner/Study Support
Display Salary
Not Specified
Vacancy Type
External Temp
Employability Skills:
Resilience
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Children's Club Instructors
Job Description
Children's Club Instructors
Pay rate: £13.45 per hour
Location: Chelmsford and
Braintree
Hours: Part time shifts available Monday- Sunday
Start date: ASAP
Application deadline: 17th June
Do you have the confidence and presence to lead a room of energetic primary school children?
We are seeking
strong, confident and reliable
instructors to run engaging STEM clubs in a bespoke facility in Chelmsford and primary schools in Braintree.
This role is not just about delivering fun activities – it requires someone with the authority, maturity and presence to take full control of a class of children aged 5–11, who may arrive energetic, excitable, and sometimes challenging (especially at the end of a school day and possibly fuelled by after-school treats!).
You must be comfortable:
✅ Setting firm boundaries
✅ Commanding attention
✅ Maintaining structure throughout the session
Key requirements - please read carefully
⚠️
Punctuality is
critical
– sessions must start on time, and children will already be waiting
⚠️ You must
consistently arrive early
to set up and be fully prepared
⚠️ If you’re not a driver, you must be able to
access locations by foot or bike
⚠️ This role is
not suitable for candidates relying on public transport
where delays could occur
⚠️ Drivers should live within a
reasonable commuting distance (ideally no more than 8 miles)
⚠️
Late or non-arrivals are not acceptable in this role
Working schedule
There are a range of regular, part-time shifts on offer, including weekends and school holidays:
Chelmsford
Monday – Friday, 15:15 – 16:30
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 – 16:00
Braintree
Monday – Thursday, 15:15 – 16:30
What you’ll be doing
Delivering structured after-school STEM sessions for children aged 5–11
Leading hands-on activities involving engineering, coding, robotics, and technology
Following pre-prepared lesson plans (all materials provided)
Activities may include:
LEGO Robotics
Game Design
3D Design (Tinkercad)
Engineering Challenges
Coding and technology-based tasks
Taking full control of the classroom environment from the moment children arrive
Leading and coordinate small classes with confidence and authority
Managing behaviour firmly, consistently, and positively
Keeping children focused, engaged, and on task at all times
Maintaining a safe, structured, and productive learning environment
Ensuring sessions run smoothly and strictly on time
Setting up and packing away all equipment
Person spec
Teaching, coaching, youth leadership or other classroom management experience
A strong presence and natural authority
Confident managing behaviour, including excitable or challenging groups
Can command attention quickly and maintain control throughout sessions
Calm under pressure but firm with boundaries
Highly reliable, organised, and punctual
Comfortable speaking clearly and assertively
Able to reliably travel to schools and always arrive early
Comfortable working independently
Basic IT skills
DBS check required
To apply:
If you are reliable, confident, and able to take control of a classroom while delivering engaging sessions, we would love to hear from you - please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter.
Qualifications
Not Specified
Benefits
Not Specified
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