After School and Holiday Club Practitioner

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Council of Independent Schools is seeking After School and Holiday Club Practitioners to join their ePlus department. This role involves providing care for children, planning activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should be enthusiastic and responsible, with experience working with children. Flexible hours are available, and both unqualified and qualified practitioners are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Sick pay

Family policies

Access to school facilities

Discounts through ESMS scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Willingness to work towards a recognized childcare qualification.
• Strong organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full care for children attending the After School and Holiday Clubs.
• Supervise children and plan engaging activities.
• Maintain a safe play area and liaise with parents.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized childcare qualification

Job description

The Junior School is currently recruiting for After School and Holiday Club Practitioners to join the ePlus department on a permanent basis. The positions are available immediately (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). Hours of work will be between 1.30pm and 6.00pm or 3.00pm and 6.00pm (depending on site) Monday to Friday during term time, and on a rota basis (26.25 hours) during holiday periods. Flexibility is required for this role. It would be desirable if the applicant can work 5 days, Monday-Friday, but consideration will also be given to those available for 4 consecutive days. Unqualified Practitioners will be paid on ESMS e-Plus Scale point 8-11 (£12.21 - £12.57 per hour). Qualified Practitioners will be paid on ESMS e-Plus Scale point 13-16 (£12.83 - £13.22 per hour). The role is based at either the Ravelston or Queensferry Road site.

The purpose of the role is to provide full care for children attending the After School and Holiday Clubs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and fun environment. Key duties include supervising children, planning activities, maintaining a safe play area, liaising with parents, and supervising outings.

The successful candidate will be a kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who prioritizes children's interests and works well within a team. They should have experience working with children, be willing to work towards a recognized childcare qualification, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.

Eligibility: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Benefits: Includes holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to school facilities, and discounts through the ESMS scheme.

Values: We seek individuals embodying ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, aligning with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

We are committed to safeguarding children. All staff undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to direct access to young people.

Enquiries should be directed to Vanessa Rossi, HR Advisor, at [e-mail] or 0131 347 5866.

Note: Interviews will be conducted as applications are shortlisted.

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