Hartford Primary School, 83 Riddings Ln, Hartford, Northwich (On-Site)
Temporary, Part time, Term time
Enhanced DBS check required
Actual Salary: £11,131 - £13.69 hourly rate
20 hours
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB LEADER VACANCY - 20 hours a week
Hartford Primary School are launching their own in house Before and After School Club and are inviting applicants to join the new team at this exciting time.
We are looking for a dedicated individual to lead and be responsible for the development and daily management of the Before and After School Club, providing a safe and caring environment in line with relevant national standards and guidance, where children can enjoy a range of enriched play, learning and leisure activities. To organise a daily routine that meets the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children, building links and working in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the wellbeing of the children.
Your responsibilities will include: -
- Lead the day-to-day management and organisation of the club, including staffing rota ensuring correct staff to child ratios at all times.
- Manage the booking system, attendance and registers
- Provide quality after school care and prepare creative and appropriate play opportunities in a homely, nurturing and safe environment with regard to the individual development needs of the children within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
- Plan and organise a nutritious snack time and assist children with their personal hygiene tasks, as appropriate, ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met. Place regular food orders with approved supplier.
- Promote positive attitudes and attend meetings, as requested, to ensure the smooth running of the club. Prepare reports as requested for the Headteacher and Governing Body.
- Ensure adequate standards of safety and hygiene are maintained throughout, including the completion of appropriate risk assessments and recording and reporting of hazards and accidents.
- Undertake appropriate and relevant training.
- To provide line management to a team of playworkers, when required, directing the work of staff based at the After School Club, supervising their activities and inducting new staff members.
Essential skills required for the role:
- NVQ Level 3 Playworker or Equivalent
- Ideally first aid and food hygiene qualified
- Sound understand of Safeguarding children and desire to working towards L3 Designated Safeguarding lead qualification
- Experience of admin and IT resources and systems
- Experience of managing a small team of people.
- Understanding the varied needs of children and their families with the ability to communicate with children, parents and staff
- Cooperative and flexible approach
- Trustworthy, reliable and punctual
- Show initiative and hardworking
This is a Grade 6, SCP 12 - £24,496 per annum. This is a term time role and the role is for 20 hours per week.
Actual Salary: £11,131 - £13.69 hourly rate.
Position Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 4.30pm: 15 hours
Plus 5 hours admin/management
20 hours total
There is scope for some flexibility to these hours, which can be discussed at interview.
The club will be open Monday to Friday 7.30am-9am (Breakfast Club) and 3.15pm – 6pm. The hours advertised are therefore subject to change depending on demand for our services.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th September 2024 at midday.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th September 2024
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be required.
For more details, please email hrcontracts@createlearning.co.uk
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