Playleader / After School club Manager – Trelales Primary School

Do you love working with children? Would part time hours at a fun, welcoming after school club be suitable for you? We are looking for someone who loves working with children to join our team

Simply Out of School Mission Statement: Simply Out of School aims to provide high quality childcare in a happy, safe, warm and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop freely.

The individuality of each child in our care will be respected and nurtured. We will help children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions and to become competent, confident, independent, and co-operative individual.

Job Description:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the after school club
• Liaise with Management daily *Liaise with the school daily and create a positive working relationship
• Handle and manage cash payments
• Manage staff team daily
• Deal with questions / complaints professionally
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the After School Club, including setting up and clearing up.
• Preparing snack, drinks and tea in line with club’s Healthy Eating Policy.
• Supervising play opportunities with children.
•  Contributing towards planning and preparation of craft activities and assisting children with these.
• Ensuring the children have a fun, enjoyable and exciting experience in club.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 is essential in CCLD or Playwork Current First Aid, safeguarding and Food Hygiene Certificates an advantage.

Experience:

• Experience with children aged 3 – 11 years preferred and experience of playwork a definite advantage.

Rate of pay: £11.50 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be

• a lively, enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
• able to get on well with, and respect all children and adults, 
• prepared to ‘muck-in’ with all tasks and must have a good understanding of safety awareness and risk assessment.

Candidate must be willing to undergo relevant initial and on-going training and DBS checks. Two references will be required at interview stage. A full CV (with no time gaps) is required prior to interview.