OWLS assistant manager (EYFS teaching assistant and after-school club assistant manager, term-t[...]

The Grammar School at Leeds; Bardsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

The Vacancy

• Salary: GSAL point 18, FTE £26,730. Actual salary payable based on 37.5, term-time only plus 8 additional days: £21,840.49
• Contract: Permanent, term time only + 8 additional days
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only 10:15am – 6:15pm

Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for a leadership role in a thriving and supportive school environment?

The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking a passionate and proactive GSAL Owls Assistant Manager to join our after-school care provision (GSAL Owls), supporting children aged 3-11.

If you have a strong background in early years education, leadership experience, and a commitment to high-quality childcare, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will make a significant impact on the development and daily management of GSAL Owls, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children. You will be responsible for stepping in and leading the provision in the absence of the Owls Manager. Your collaborative efforts will encompass various aspects, including contributing to the creation of a weekly program of creative play opportunities, overseeing resource management, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality childcare. You will be a key driver in maintaining children's well-being by adhering to EYFS guidelines, managing individual needs, and fostering positive behaviour.

Your dedication will also extend to safeguarding, health and safety, and building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community. Additionally, your role will involve assisting with the registration processes and working closely with the Manager to provide essential training and development to the team. During the day, you will also support the early years team as a teaching assistant particularly over lunchtime and where additional cover is required.

The successful candidate will have a relevant early years qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above. In addition, you should have paediatric first aid training and basic food hygiene, or a willingness to learn. Ideally, you will also have experience in a similar setting of management of staff, or deputising.

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent School of the Decade in 2021. The school provides a friendly, fun, and supportive workplace with high investment in colleague wellbeing while maintaining high standards.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)
• Significant discount on school fees
• Childcare provided for colleague’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)
• Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
• Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year
• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health hero
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions
• Discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras
• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
• Free car parking available on site
• Use of the school’s extensive library facility
• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it
• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events

How to apply

If you're passionate about shaping students' educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant learning community, we encourage you to apply. Simply complete the online application form available on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application.

More information about the school, role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A virtual tour can be found on our website jobs page and a full tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [e-mail]

Please note: The vacancy may close early if there is high interest in the role. Applications must be fully completed, including a comprehensive employment history since leaving formal education, with any gaps explained.

Application closing date: 08:00 Monday 5 May 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed