Deputy Person in Charge - Bryn Coch Club

eTeach UK Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A registered children's club is looking for a Deputy Person in Charge to provide high-quality care for children in a safe environment. The candidate should have a minimum Level 3 Playworker qualification and previous experience with children aged 3 to 11 years. The role includes creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring health and safety, and engaging children in activities. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance to make a positive impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Playworker qualification.
• Previous experience with children aged 3-11 years required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children.
• Provide appropriate care and supervision for children.
• Engage children in suitable age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Playworker qualification

Job description

Overview

Bryn Coch Club a registered CIO #1196346 (Wales) is a happy and successful club located within the grounds of the hugely popular Ysgol Bryn Coch and is looking to recruit a Deputy Person in Charge for our breakfast and afterschool club, term time only.

Start Date 5th January 2026. Hourly rate £13.22 per hour. Hours per week, minimum 22, Monday to Friday. Times 7.30 am – 9 am, 2.45 pm – 6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for our children and ensure high quality care.
• Appropriate care and supervision of children in our care.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Support Person in Charge in role.
• Taking sole charge of both setting and staff.
• Providing opportunities for play.
• Ensuring health and safety needs of each individual child are met. Where appropriate administer first aid.
• Ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and they thrive in a safe environment.
• Engaging the children in suitable age-appropriate play activities.

Person Specification

• Recognised playworker qualification minimum Level 3 Playworker.
• Previous experience of working with children 3 – 11 years.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands.
• Able to work constructively as part of a small team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information sensitively.
• Enhanced DBS check.

All staff are expected to

• Undertake training as required.
• Support and contribute to the club’s responsibility for safeguarding students.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct.

This is intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Closing date

Closing date for applications 24th October 2025. Permanent position on completion of 12-week probation.