Term-time hours
2 to 3 afternoons a week, with 2 paid hours for every club.
We’re hiring across Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland and surrounding areas
Make their
afternoons fizz.
Become an After School Club Leader and bring brilliant, hands-on science to children across Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland and surrounding areas.
Start your application £16/hr + mileage
A note from Lee
Why I'm recruiting.
I started Mini Professors Weymouth because I genuinely believe science should never feel scary or boring for children. I wanted to create something hands on, exciting and full of those little wow moments where children realise they can ask questions and understand the world around them.
What I love about our after school clubs is that they are completely different to another hour sat at a desk. The children have already done a full day at school, so our clubs need to feel fun, lively and practical, but still full of real learning. One week they might be building, the next mixing, testing, investigating or making a glorious mess.
I'm recruiting now because Mini Professors Weymouth is growing, and I want to keep giving children the same high quality, hands on experience. The people who thrive in this role are often ex teachers, HLTAs or TAs who loved being in the classroom, but not the marking, paperwork or politics. You don't need to be a scientist, but you do need to be curious, reliable and happy to get stuck in.
With thanks, Lee Owner, Mini Professors Weymouth
A typical club afternoon
Small hours. Big reactions.
3:00
Arrive & set up
Lay out the ready-prepared kit and meet your school contact.
3:15
Welcome scientists
Greet the children and build excitement for today’s discovery.
3:30
Experiment time
Lead a lively, hands-on session with wow moments built in.
4:45
Pack up & head home
Leave the classroom tidy and take no marking home with you.
Why you’ll love it
A role that fits real life.
Home for tea
A rewarding role that still leaves your evenings free.
No marking
No piles of paperwork or late-night lesson planning.
Mileage paid
Mileage is covered when you travel more than five miles.
Everything provided
Proven lesson plans, equipment and friendly support from Lee.
Make an impact
Help children discover that science is exciting and for everyone.
Is this you?
Your classroom skills have a brilliant second act.
If you’re an ex-teacher, teaching assistant, youth worker or confident educator, you already have so much of what makes a wonderful Club Leader.
- You light up around curious children
- You’re calm, organised and dependable
- You can make instructions feel like an adventure
- You’re happy driving to local schools
- You want rewarding work without taking it home
The practical bits
Everything at a glance.
RoleAfter School Club Leader
AreaWeymouth, Dorchester, Portland & surrounding areas
Pay£16 per hour
ExpensesMileage paid over 5 miles
Hours2 to 3 afternoons per week, term-time only
Paid club time2 hours for each club
Preparation1 extra paid hour each week for prep & lesson learning
What families and schools say
Meet the families
“My kids absolutely love Mini Professors! Each time they come home they are absolutely bursting to tell me what they’ve made and learnt, they love Professor Lee and how much fun learning science can be.”
“We are so pleased that Mini Professors now run a Science Club in our school! Pupils love the engaging and inclusive weekly sessions which are packed full of hands on learning. Lisa and Lee deliver high level science in easy to understand formats and they take the time to get to know the pupils so they can support them and make sure everyone has a good time. The clubs are a perfect demonstration of how learning can be fun! We’re very excited that Mini Professors are continuing our club into the next academic year.”
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Ready to make science sparkle?
The application takes about five minutes. You can review everything before you send it.
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