Schools Support Staff

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Manchester seeks an experienced Extended School Coordinator to manage before and after school clubs. You will develop engaging activities for children aged 3 to 11 and oversee staff welfare and compliance with all child safeguarding policies. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe and effective management of lunchtime sessions and parent communication. A suitable childcare qualification is essential for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a suitable childcare qualification.
• Experience supervising and supporting staff in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lunchtime staff and ensure organized activities.
• Develop engaging programs for children aged 3-11.
• Manage financial records and budget for club activities.
• Ensure child safeguarding and welfare during sessions.
• Act as first point of contact for handling parent complaints.

Skills

Childcare qualification (NVQ level 3 or above)

Experience with children aged 3-11

Job description

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Working Hours : Full Time

Number of Positions : 1

Qualifications Required : A suitable childcare qualification. (NVQ level 3 or above in childcare, play work or equivalent).

Salary : £26,873 - £29,777 per annum

Start Date : 2nd September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Extended School Coordinator to support the management of our before and after school clubs and coordinate our lunchtime sessions.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To oversee all lunchtime staff, across all areas, ensuring that jobs, activities and sessions are planned and organised effectively.
• Planning, preparing and delivering a suitable programme of imaginative and innovative activities suitable to the needs and interests of children age 3 - 11 years old. Support the management of our extended school team.
• The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Lunchtime

• To establish supportive and effective relationships with our lunchtime and catering team.
• To oversee all lunchtime staff, across all areas, ensuring that jobs, activities and sessions are planned and organised effectively.
• To manage lunchtime timetables alongside the SBM.
• Liaise with class teachers, leaders and SLT to ensure all staff are aware of any individual pupil needs.
• To ensure that all pupils welfare and food needs are met through each lunchtime.
• To ensure all lunchtime staff are effectively engaging with our pupils and supporting their development during lunchtime.
• To take rapid action to provide support when difficulties become apparent.
• To follow the schools procedures for child protection, safeguarding, health and safety as well as confidentiality.
• A need to make concise, accurate and purposeful actions and judgements as issues arise through the lunchtimes.
• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the children to be worked with.
• To meet with all supply staff at the start of any lunchtime session giving full direction of our expectations.

After School Club

• Planning and preparation of fun and nutritious snacks for children.
• Purchasing toys and equipment as necessary within agreed budget and keeping appropriate financial records.
• First point of contact for handling and resolving complaints from parents.
• Producing written or verbal termly reports.
• Ensuring the safe collection and transportation of children between the classes and the club.
• Managing and leading the after school club staff.
• Ensuring delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
• Assisting in the administration of the club, keeping relevant records and ensuring that the agreed club procedures are implemented.
• Communicating and liaising with parents and school staff.
• Implementing an induction programme with any new staff.
• Ensuring that areas are cleared at the end of sessions. Adhering to legalresponsibilities and duties under the 1989 Children Act, Care Standards Act 2000 and the Health and Safety Act, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, staff, children and members of the public who use the club.