St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School
Enford Street, London W1H 1DL
Tel: 020 3146 0968 Web: www.stmbs.org.uk
After School Club Leader from September 2024
Fixed-Term Contract for one year
Salary scale: Band 1, Step 2, pro rata
Term-time only: 17.5 hours per week (3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday), 39 weeks per year
We are looking to appoint an After School Club Leader from September 2024.
This role will involve managing and running the daily after school club provision at St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School.
Job Purpose:
The role of the After School Club Leader is to lead the day-to-day organisation of the After School Club by providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years in a safe and secure environment.
What you have to achieve:
High standards of care and play opportunities;
Compliance with all regulatory requirements stated in the Early Years Foundation Stage and by Ofsted;
Positive working relationships with staff members, outside professionals, parents and carers;
Happy, supported and engaged children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To lead the day to day organisation of the After School Club;
Pass on correspondence to teachers from parents/carers and vice versa;
Create a safe, welcoming and friendly environment delivering high quality creative play opportunities embracing each child's individual needs, unique qualities and personalities;
Liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the After School Club;
Liaise with parents to encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships, providing professional and relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child;
Provide care, play opportunities and activities in a nurturing environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children and age ranges of children;
Develop and embed a timetable of wide and varied range of activities;
Fully support inclusive practice and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish;
Consult and liaise with the children and involve them in the planning of activities;
Support all children, as well as parents/carers with the transition from school to home;
Ensure After-School Club records are completed and accurately maintained;
Ensure appropriate planning is in place to maintain the required standards, ensuring that the relevant equipment and resources are available, consulting with the Management Team when necessary;
Monitor and evaluate the quality of the service;
Supervise the children throughout the session ensuring that ratios are adhered to at all times;
Be an effective role model for children and practitioners at all times;
Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff members understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures;
Support all children by promoting positive strategies for unwanted behaviour, in line with the school’s behaviour policy;
Liaise with the school SENDCo in order to support any child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and implement Personal Education Plans, where appropriate;
To ensure the After School Club offers a high quality, inclusive environment, which meets the needs of all children, regardless of social, culture, religion or beliefs;
Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Advisors, outside agencies and regulatory bodies for support and guidance.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or Playwork;
Experience of working with 4-11 year olds in a play environment.
Further Information:
For further information on this vacancy, please contact the Headteacher via bcahill@stmbs.org.uk or 0203 146 0968.
Applications will need to be completed and sent for the attention of Mr Lee Duffy, Headteacher, via bcahill@stmbs.org.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 4.00pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 11th July 2024
Interview Dates: Monday 15th July 2024
Role to start: Monday 2nd September 2024
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.