After School Club Leader

HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY BENSON; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary academy in London seeks an Afterschool Club Leader to oversee high-quality childcare. You'll manage daily operations, ensuring a stimulating environment while engaging children in various activities. A NVQ3 qualification is essential, along with strong skills in planning and teamwork. The role promises professional development opportunities and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Flexible working options

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting.
• Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Practical arts, crafts, sports and/or games skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise the Afterschool Club Provision.
• Maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment.
• Prepare activities to meet the needs of the children.

Skills

Good numeracy/literacy skills

Ability to plan and lead excellent games and activities

Knowledge of first aid

Experience with children from diverse backgrounds

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

About Us

At Harris Primary Academy Benson we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine life-long love of learning and that every child flourishes by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all children to succeed academically, physically, emotionally and socially.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do with the academy and it is our committed ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, ambitious, global citizens of the future.

Summary

We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to join our wonderful team at Harris Primary Academy Benson as an Afterschool Club Leader.

You will be responsible for the management, organisation and running of the Afterschool Club Provision, to ensure that parents and carers are provided with high quality childcare for their children.

We believe that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school. We aim to provide our children with an enriched and engaging curriculum - supported to be the best they can be, by our dedicated teachers and support staff.

Our academy is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential. We believe that every child is unique, with their own set of talents and abilities, and we strive to create a curriculum and learning experiences that are tailored to meet their individual needs.

At Harris Primary Academy Benson, we believe in the importance of developing well-rounded individuals, who not only excel academically but also possess a strong sense of character and values. We aim to instil in our students a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge that will stay with them for life.

Main Areas of Responsibility

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Afterschool Club Provision, ensuring that parents and carers are provided with high quality childcare for their children.

Your specific duties will include:

• The day-to-day management of the setting. To take specific responsibility for the management, organisation and running of the Afterschool Club Provision, to ensure that parents and carers are provided with high quality childcare for their children.
• To maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences.
• To prepare the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children. To manage and organise the Afterschool Club Provision, including managing the deputy and assistants.
• To ensure that responsibilities and duties are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety, Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and within the Equal Opportunities framework.
• To ensure all policies are kept up to date and adhered to.
• To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement.
• To observe and assess children’s development and keep accurate records of their achievements.
• To provide a service that respects children’s life experiences and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.
• To be jointly responsible for the setting resources and report loss/damage or low stock levels to the relevant staff.
• To work with the Afterschool Club Senior Leader to organise regular team meetings in order to discuss and assess progress and any issues.
• To ensure that all children are registered and remain on the premises at all times except during organised trips and outings or by special arrangement with the parent/carer, e.g. on trips and outings children are still the responsibility of the Afterschool Club Leader/Deputy and a register must be kept with you.
• To form and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, staff, volunteers, parents and carers.
• To provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, off-site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children, regardless of their race, religion, culture or language, physical or mental ability.
• To be responsible for Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities – both indoor and outdoor, trips, outings and general risk assessment.
• To attend weekly team meetings as instructed by the Afterschool Club Senior Leader to discuss and assess progress and any issues.
• To carry out financial and administrative tasks as directed by the Afterschool Club Senior Leader, such as petty cash, registering children, parental forms etc.
• To participate in training if instructed to do so by the Afterschool Club Senior Leader.
• To keep the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible — i.e. clearing up properly at the end of and during each session.
• To follow first aid procedures including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline;
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students
• Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting
• Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Ability to plan and lead excellent games and activities for children
• Experience of basic administration such as keeping attendance records, report writing
• Experience of working with children from diverse backgrounds with demonstrable knowledge of the issues involved
• Sense of humour, enthusiasm and imagination
• Practical arts, crafts, sports and/or games skills

Rewards & Benefits

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.