Job Introduction
After-school Club Play leader
Hours of Work: Term time only
Monday to Friday: 2.45pm to 5.45pm
Grade: 6
Closing Date: Monday 16th June
Interview Date: Thursday 19th June
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To be responsible for the planning, day-to-day organisation and operation for the after school club, providing high quality play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment, and in accordance with the school’s ethos and procedures.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To plan and provide care and creative play opportunities for both the inside and outside areas
- To ensure that children’s individual needs are recognised, and to engage them in establishing and maintaining boundaries for their behaviour
- To supervise play workers, ensuring they are effectively deployed and offer appropriate care and support to the children.
- To ensure that the club is a safe environment for all, that equipment is well maintained, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented and risk assessments, fire drills/evacuation procedures are carried out effectively.
- To organise the handover/collection of children to/from other areas of the school and ensure their safe handover to parents/carers at the end of the day.
- To ensure correct procedures are followed for the administration of first aid and medication
- To participate in relevant training and development activities
- To establish constructive relationships and communicate with parents/carers, other professionals, and childcare/play-related agencies including the county council’s Community Childcare and Play staff
- To develop and review policies, procedures and good working practice, in consultation with the staff.
- To work within agreed policies and procedures
Application Procedure
Please complete an application form, which can be obtained by emailing the headteacher (head.2465@mill-lane.oxon.sch.uk).
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
