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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    24 January 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 December 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Term-Time only Monday to Friday, 2.45pm to 6.15pm daily

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Actual Salary £10,721 - £11,427 - FTE £25,583 to £27,269

Pay scale

Grade 4, Point 7 to Point 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as after school club room supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of after school playworkers and ensuring a safe, creative and stimulating environment for all pupils in attendance.

Main Purpose of the Job:

  • To lead and support a small team of after school club playworkers in delivering high-quality childcare that meets the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the children, with a particular focus on facilitating engaging activities and play experiences.
  • To supervise the daily operations of After School Club, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children using the establishment.
  • To act as a key point of contact for parents/carers and ensure effective communication.
  • To prioritise the safety and well-being of all pupils.

Main Duties:

Supervisory and Leadership:

  • To effectively lead, support and performance manage a small team of after school club playworkers ensuring quality of service.
  • To create and maintain staff rotas to appoint duties.
  • To monitor the quality of care provided by the playworkers, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and best practice.
  • To identify training needs for staff and support their professional development.

Operations:

  • To oversee the daily running of the afterschool club session, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
  • To ensure the club environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained, carrying out regular risk assessments and addressing any hazards.
  • To manage resources effectively, including equipment, materials, and snacks.
  • To ensure accurate attendance registers & accident reports are maintained.
  • To be the first point of contact in relation to any parent/carer enquiries/concerns to handle them effectively and professionally.
  • To liaise with the extended schools coordinator and manager on operational matters and contribute to the development of the service.

Childcare:

  • To actively participate in and lead play age-appropriate activities with the children, fostering a fun and engaging environment.
  • Encouraging children's creativity, imagination, and social interaction through play.
  • Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
  • Identify and address any inappropriate or unsafe behaviours.
  • Respond promptly to minor incidents, administering basic first aid when necessary.
  • Have a good understanding of individual dietary and medical requirements.
  • Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.

Communication & Partnership:

  • To build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and staff.

Professional conduct and development

  • To participate in school’s appraisal procedures.
  • To undertake any relevant training required.
  • To keep up-to-date with current legislation and best practice in childcare.
  • Uphold the school's ethos, policies, and practices.
  • Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.

What the school offers its staff

  • A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference in a growing school.
  • A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all areas.
  • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free onsite parking for employees

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Beaver Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check.

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About Beaver Road Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
1059 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@brps.net
Phone number
0161 445 9337

Beaver Road is a larger than average, diverse primary school situated in the heart of Didsbury Village. In September 2018, we began our expansion from three forms of entry to five forms of entry across two school sites. The school currently has over 1000 children from 3 to 11 years of age. This will expand further in September when we add our final class to Year 6,
bringing our schools capacity to 1150 children. Children from Nursery to Year 3 are based at Beaver Road First School site (M20 6SX), while children in Year 4 to Year 6 are based at our new purpose built Junior School site (M20 2RN) on Wilmslow Road.

Beaver Road Primary School is currently part of the M20 Learning Trust. Together with an exceptional team of talented and inspiring staff, we are committed to excellence, collaboration and respect. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted recently graded the school ‘outstanding’ in
all areas.

“The school has created a culture of ambition and continuous improvement for staff and pupils alike. Staff are immensely proud to work at this highly inclusive school. They value the strong relationships and teamwork with their colleagues. The school considers staff’s workload to help them to fulfil their responsibilities.” Ofsted, November 2024

Arranging a visit to Beaver Road Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@brps.net.

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