Childcare Deputy Supervisor

Funtastic Kids Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Funtastic Kids LTD is seeking a Deputy Supervisor to lead the Breakfast Club and support after-school sessions at King’s Academy Binfield Primary School in Bracknell. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with children, with duties including supervising a small team and ensuring safeguarding practices.

You will plan activities, manage resources and budgets, and liaise with parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential.
• Experience of leading a team is desirable but not essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Playwork/Early Years/Childcare or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths minimum Grade C.
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• To supervise the running of the Club, following company policies and planning times before the club.
• To lead by example and set high standards for staff to ensure positive outcomes for children.
• To manage a team of playworkers and ensure adequate supervision of children.
• To organise cover staff in case of sickness or unavailability.
• To direct playworkers to carry out tasks and activities during sessions.
• To audit club resources and food and inform Directors when stock needs replenishing.
• To manage weekly/fortnightly food budgets and orders for delivery.
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed by all Club staff.
• To ensure risk assessments, health and safety policies are in place and communicated to site managers.
• To plan activities that promote enjoyment and learning, considering children’s different needs.
• To manage behaviour, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills.
• To communicate with parents and school staff and provide feedback on incidents or accomplishments.
• To support literacy and numeracy skills within activities.
• To keep the club setting clean and hygienic during and after sessions.
• To support children with dietary, SEN, or medical needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Playwork/Early Years/Childcare

GCSE English and Maths (minimum Grade C)

12 Hour Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Funtastic Kids LTD is dedicated to providing exceptional Holiday Camps and Wrap Around Childcare services for children aged 4-13 across primary schools in Berkshire. Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

Summary

We're looking for a nurturing, enthusiastic and reliable Deputy Supervisor who has previous experience working with children and a Level 3 Early Years Qualification!

Location: King's Academy Binfield Primary School, Bracknell

Hours of Work

Breakfast Club: Monday – Friday, 7:15am - 8:45am (including planning time)

Additional After School Club hours on a Monday may be available

Rate of Pay: From £13.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience

Job Purpose

• To supervise the running of the Club, in line with the company policies using the additional paid time before the club to plan and carry out managerial tasks
• To lead by example and set high standards to other staff in ensuring positive outcomes for all children attending Club
• To manage a team of playworkers, ensuring there is adequate supervision of children
• To organise cover staff in the event of staff sickness or unavailability
• To direct playworkers to carry out tasks and activities
• To audit club resources and food informing the Directors where stock needs replenishing
• To manage a weekly or fortnightly food budget and order the food to be delivered
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed by all members of the Club team
• To ensure risk assessments are in place, and health and safety policies are adhered to and to inform school site managers and directors in the event of damage to school site or equipment
• To plan and devise the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the club, taking into account their different needs
• To manage fair and acceptable behaviour in the club, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
• To communicate with parents and school staff (where appropriate) and give feedback, on incidents or accomplishments
• To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company’s expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills
• To ensure the club setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club and ensure the club setting is left clean and hygienic at the end of each club day
• To support the needs of children with dietary, SEN or medical needs
• To liaise with the directors regarding outcomes of the club
• To lead performance management of playworkers and support their professional develop
• To attend a supervisor meeting once every half term with the Directors.

Scope

Staff Responsibilities YES

Number of employees managed/supervised: Usually 2-6

Safeguarding Statement

• Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
• Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the club setting

Experience

• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential
• Experience of leading a team is desirable but not essential

Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Playwork/Early Years/ Childcare or equivalent/ Common Core Skills
• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team, promoting individuals’ strengths and be able to identify and support weaknesses
• Good observation and assessment skills
• Understanding of open-ended questioning and investigative work
• Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
• Confidentiality at all times

Personal Qualities

• Use of initiative is very important
• Calm under pressure, adaptable and energetic
• A caring and positive attitude
• A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs
• A sense of responsibility
• Positive behaviour management
• A good sense of humour
• Flexibility

Special Factors

• Responsibility for first aid
• Flexibility of working hours and some willingness to join our holiday camps as a supervisor (part-time or full-time)
• Be willing to attend supervisor meetings one evening per half term
• Be willing to give feedback on company policies and procedures and contribute as a manager to the development of the company.
• Be available to attend occasional training, held on a Saturday morning for annual training