Extended Schools Playleader (afterschool club)

London Borough of Waltham Forest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking Extended School Playleaders to supervise pupils during after school activities. The role requires enthusiasm, great communication skills, and experience with children. As part of the team at Henry Maynard Primary School, you will ensure children's safety and welfare while engaging them in interesting activities. The position offers a salary ranging from £8,241.89 to £10,302.36, with a commitment to diversity and equality in service delivery.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive colleagues

Welcoming school environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and good communicator.
• Experience in engaging children in interesting activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during after school activities.
• Ensure safety, welfare, and conduct of pupils.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Good communication skills

Ability to engage children in activities

Ability to work on your own initiative

Job description

Job Overview

You will work under the direction of the Extended Schools Supervisor, Extended Schools Lead or Headteacher, effectively supervise pupils during after school activities, providing a continuous presence to ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy.

Qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is enthusiastic, a good communicator and able to engage children in interesting activities. Do you have a:

• Experience of working with children
• An understanding of how children develop and learn
• The ability to work on your own initiative.

Benefits

• A welcoming school
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are a delight to be with
• Commitment to high quality professional development
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues

Statements

Henry Maynard primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS. Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and, as the largest employer in the area, works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: Promoting equality of opportunity, Opposing all forms of discrimination, Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels, Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.

Salary and Details

£8,241.89 - £10,302.36 Full time Henry Maynard is a flourishing large 4 form entry primary school with a nursery situated on the edge of Walthamstow village E17, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Ofsted rated the school 'Good' in November 2023. We are seeking to employ energetic and committed Extended School Playleaders (afterschool clubs) to join our growing Extended Provision Team. We are looking for suitable candidates to work up to 5 days per week. An anonymous shortlisting process hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self‑identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.