Breakfast Club Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Orpington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Cray Primary Academy in Orpington is seeking a Breakfast Club Leader to run the provision, plan child-centred play, and serve a balanced breakfast in a safe, relaxed environment.

The permanent post is 6.5 hours a week across 38 weeks a year (school year). A Level 2 play work qualification or equivalent childcare qualification is required; DBS check, right to work in the UK, and references are needed. First aid training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in play work or equivalent childcare qualification.
• Ability to build good relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of managing pupil behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Manage the breakfast club provision
• Plan and develop high-quality, child-centred play activities
• Serve a nutritious, balanced breakfast to pupils
• Keep a relaxed, safe and nurturing environment
• Build good relationships with pupils and staff
• Manage pupil behaviour

Skills

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 play work

Job description

This role runs the breakfast club at St Mary Cray Primary Academy, one of the schools in the Spring Trust. The leader plans child-centred play and serves a balanced breakfast in a relaxed, safe setting for pupils. It is a permanent post of 6.5 hours a week over 38 weeks a year, so it follows the school year. A Level 2 play work or equivalent childcare qualification is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Manage the breakfast club provision
• Plan and develop high-quality, child-centred play activities
• Serve a nutritious, balanced breakfast to pupils
• Keep a relaxed, safe and nurturing environment
• Build good relationships with pupils and staff
• Manage pupil behaviour

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in play work, or an equivalent recognised childcare qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to build good relationships with pupils and staff
• Understanding of managing pupil behaviour

Checks & eligibility

• Full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Proof of ID
• Medical clearance
• Right to work in the UK
• References

Other

• Willingness to undertake first aid training if not already qualified
• Commitment to raising standards and life chances in an inclusive environment

Nice to have

• Recognised first aid qualification