School holidays only
Your term times stay completely free.
We’re hiring across Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland and surrounding areas
Make their holidays fizz.
Become a Holiday Club Leader and run high energy science days that children talk about long after the holidays end.
£16 to £20/hr, rising with experience
See the hours, pay and full details below
A note from Professor 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.
Our holiday clubs are the loudest, happiest days we run. A room full of children, a day packed with experiments, and the kind of energy you simply cannot get in a classroom. The day plan is written, the equipment is ready, and your job is to bring it all to life.
I'm recruiting now because Mini Professors Weymouth is growing, and our holiday clubs are in demand. The people who thrive in this role are often ex teachers, HLTAs, TAs, sports coaches or confident educators who love being in front of children. You don't need to be a scientist, but you do need big energy, reliability and a genuine love of organised chaos.
With thanks, Professor Lee Owner, Mini Professors Weymouth
A typical holiday club day
One day. Endless wow moments.
8:00
Arrive & set up
Lay out the ready-prepared kit and get the room buzzing before the doors open.
Morning
Welcome & wow
Greet your scientists and kick off with a demonstration that hooks them instantly.
Midday
Experiments & lunch
Hands-on sessions all morning, then a well-earned break together.
Afternoon
More wow moments
Another round of hands-on fun, games and experiments to keep the energy up.
3:30
Home time
Say goodbye to your scientists and tell parents about the day's discoveries.
Then
Pack up & head home
Tidy the room, pack the kit away and head home by 5:00, with no marking.
Yes, really.
No two holiday clubs are the same. One day might be slime and rockets, the next is potions and explosions. The day is written for you, the kit is packed for you, and you get to be the person who makes it unforgettable.
Why you’ll love it
Big days. Brilliant rewards.
Evenings always free
Big, brilliant days, then home for tea.
No planning
The day plan is written and the equipment is ready.
Mileage paid
Mileage is covered when you travel more than five miles.
High energy fun
These are not quiet classroom days, and that is the point.
Make an impact
Give children a holiday memory they will talk about for years.
Is this you?
Built for people who bring the energy.
If you’re an ex-teacher, teaching assistant, sports coach or confident educator, you already have so much of what makes a wonderful Holiday Club Leader.
- You light up around curious children
- You have led groups of children before
- You bring big energy, even by home time
- You’re calm, organised and dependable
- You’re happy driving to local venues
Your training
More than a box of science experiments.
You will not be expected to walk into a school and simply work it all out. You will receive a fully funded training package to help you feel confident, prepared and safe in your role, including:
- Full Mini Professors programme and session delivery training
- Level 2 Child Safety training
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Education, including Benedict’s Law
- Health and Safety, risk assessment and COSHH guidance
- SEND and neurodiversity awareness
- Positive behaviour management
- Ongoing lesson plans, equipment and support from Professor Lee
You will be building valuable skills and experience while inspiring children to become excited about science.
Sound like you? Apply now.
It takes about five minutes, and you can review everything before you send it.
The practical bits
Everything at a glance.
RoleHoliday Club Leader
AreaWeymouth, Dorchester, Portland & surrounding areas
Pay£16 to £20 per hour, rising with experience
ExpensesMileage paid over 5 miles
HoursFull days, 8am to 5pm, during the school holidays. Children are usually collected by 3:30pm, then you pack up.
SettingsHoliday clubs at local venues
TrainingFully funded Mini Professors programme training, Level 2 Child Safety and Allergies in Education
ChecksEnhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
What our Club Leaders say
What is it really like to work with Mini Professors? Here is the honest version from two of our current Club Leaders.
“I joined Mini Professors because it gives me the flexibility to do the parts of teaching I love without all the planning, preparation, assessment and admin that comes with working in a school.
I love seeing that spark when a child gets excited about something they have just discovered. With Mini Professors, I can inspire children and get them excited about science, which is one of the best parts of teaching.”
“I wanted to do something fun, challenging and interesting that involved working with children. After helping Lee at a holiday club as a favour, I enjoyed the day so much that I knew working for Mini Professors would be a great addition to the hours I was already working.
Lee and I discussed how we could make it fit, and after-school clubs were the perfect answer.”
“I was a little worried about how I would retain all the information needed to run the sessions, but it is much easier and quicker to learn than I expected. I learn so much myself too.
Lee makes getting organised really easy. Everything is ready when I collect my kit, so I simply unpack and set up, which takes roughly 20 minutes.”
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.