Play Leader Afterschool Club

Bitterneceprimary; Southampton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Play Leader to manage their new Wraparound Care provision. This role involves leading after school and holiday care programs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children aged 4 to 11. The successful candidate will need to be passionate about working with children and possess relevant experience in childcare settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in wraparound care and/or childcare settings.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality sessions.
• Supportive of the school's Behaviour Policy.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day organisation of the After School and Holiday Care.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment for children.
• Liaising with parents and carers to encourage involvement.

Skills

Passion for working with primary-aged children

Good communication

Ability to build effective relationships

Education

Trained Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Play Leader to lead and manage our brand-new Wraparound Care provision. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, hardworking, passionate about working with children, and able to have fun while being organised and capable of leading a small team. The purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the After School Club.

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 2.45pm-6.00pm – during term time (38 weeks)

Salary:

After School Club – (16.50 hours per week) - £11,440 (38 weeks)

The role will be term time for the afterschool club care, but there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to support with setting up and running holiday care provision.

Holiday Care Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm – during school holidays for approximately 8 weeks per year. Holiday Club Hours – (40 hours per week) - £5,441 for 8 weeks per year.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the day-to-day organisation of the After School and Holiday Care, providing a wide variety of fun-filled activities.
• Ensuring the wraparound programme is delivered to a high standard, catering to children aged 4 to 11 years of mixed ability.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment with high-quality creative play opportunities that embrace each child's individual needs, qualities, and personalities.
• Organising equipment and resources for the children.
• Liaising with parents and carers to encourage involvement and providing relevant feedback about their child.

Candidate Requirements:

• Passion for working with primary-aged children and facilitating fun activities.
• Experience in wraparound care and/or childcare settings.
• Experience in delivering activities to primary-aged children.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality sessions.
• Approachable, good communicator, able to build effective relationships with families.
• Supportive of the school’s Behaviour Policy and able to implement it effectively.
• Trained Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Supportive of the school's ethos and aims.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary from £11,440 per year. (Note: the original text had incomplete salary info; please clarify if needed.)

Location:

Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
SO19 7BX

Bitterne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and visitors must share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, and other relevant verifications. References will be required from all applicants.