Job Description

Hyett Education are recruiting a Computing/STEM After School Club and School Holiday Club Manager to organise and lead a range of after school and holiday clubs in the Midlands. Following previous success and popularity, Hyett Education wants to relaunch 'Tech Tigers' - an after school and holiday club - to children in the Midlands.

Current Roles by Location: Wolverhampton/South Staffordshire/Shropshire

We are currently seeking a Computing/STEM After-School Club and School Holiday Club Manager and/or Instructors for the West Midlands (predominantly in Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire and Shropshire).

Job Title: Tech Tigers Manager / Tech Tigers After-School & Holiday Club Instructors

We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing individuals who are passionate about working to provide stimulating STEM educational experiences for children aged 5-14 years old beyond the school day.

The successful candidate/s will be trained to lead all aspects of the booking process, liaise/communicate with the host schools and parents, devise open-ended learning challenges utilising a wide range of Computing/STEM resources and deliver highly engaging sessions for children, both after school and during the school holidays. New Tech Tigers instructors will undergo various training courses linked to providing extra-curricular services in schools, such as Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding Training and Food Hygiene Training.

Staff will need their own car or van - all fuel and travel expenses will be covered by Hyett Education. We may provide a company vehicle in certain circumstances. Our main office is in WV10 and the candidate will be expected to visit the main office for team training at least once per term.

During after school club sessions, Tech Tigers Instructors/Manager will be expected to deliver the sessions by themselves, however, during school holiday clubs, there will be additional staff to support.

Who is our ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate will be responsible and reliable, punctual, presentable, and personable. They will be able to build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff and Hyett Education/Tech Tigers colleagues. They will be able to offer exemplary customer service, and have the drive to constantly reflect upon and improve the service they are delivering. Leading candidates must be able to work well with children.

Subject knowledge in Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics is desired but not essential. Knowledge/experience of using administrative software and systems is not essential. We will put in place a training programme for any candidates that need support, with both areas, in relation to the after school clubs and school holiday clubs that they will be running.

Our current team consists of former teachers, teaching assistants and stage performers. We welcome new skills and talents.

Hours & Pay

Term Time Hours

During term time, the Tech Tigers Instructor/Manager's typical day would be 4 hours, mostly between the times of 1.30pm - 5.30pm (depending on club hours, location and school finish times). This would include time for administrative tasks (communicating with host schools/parents, invoicing, sorting bookings etc.), collecting/preparing resources for the club, travelling to the host school and delivering the after school club. The aim would be to deliver after school clubs in 5 different schools each week (a different school for each day of the week) for either a half term or full term. Additional hours may be available.

The Tech Tigers Instructor/Manager will be required to deliver in schools 12 out of 13 weeks per term.

School Holiday Hours

During school holidays, on days when the school holiday clubs run, the Tech Tigers Manager's typical day would be 8.00am - 6.00pm. This would include greeting and registering children, setting up learning challenges, supporting students' learning, managing support staff, communicating with parents and overseeing the break-times and lunch-times. Pay is based on experience, training, qualifications and level of responsibility undertaken.

Tech Tigers Holiday Clubs will run for:

3 - 5 days during October half term 2 - 3 days during Christmas holidays 3 - 5 days during February half term 6 - 8 days during Easter holidays 3 - 4 days during May half term 3 - 5 days, per week, during Summer holidays
(subject to change, based on demand etc.)

Pay

Gross pro-rata salary of 11,000 - 14,400 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications). This equates to an hourly rate of 12.21 to 16 or 23,809 to 31,200 full time equivalent. This is based on the fewest possible holiday club days (see 'School Holiday Hours'); there will be further opportunities for additional hours.

Annual Leave, Sick Leave and Maternity Leave:

Annual leave - see 'Hours and Pay' for non-working time. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks. 100% pay for the first 4 weeks of Maternity Leave, followed by 2 weeks leave on 50% of average weekly earnings, then Statutory Maternity Pay for up to 33 weeks. 4 weeks Paternity leave at 100% pay, and 2 weeks leave on 50% of average weekly earnings.

Essential requirements:

Must be legally able to work in the UK. Visas will not be sponsored as part of this role. Must have good spoken and written English for clear communication with children and parents. A clear Enhanced DBS. Applicants without a clear Enhanced DBS when checked will be rejected. A valid UK driving license with access to your own vehicle, capable of carrying tech equipment to and from clubs. A company car may be provided in certain circumstances. Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) Experience working with children. We expect all serious candidates to have researched the company to ensure they are a suitable fit for the work we do in schools.

Desirable training, qualifications and experience:

Paediatric Emergency First Aid Safeguarding Food Hygiene Delivering after school care Supporting teaching and learning in a school Experience working with children with additional needs/SEND Training will be provided for these as part of successful candidate's induction
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11,000.00-14,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week

Work Location: On the road