Job Description

Join our growing team! We are looking for a Wrap Around Care Supervisor to lead our new Breakfast & After School Clubs at The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading!

To apply, please visit https://funtastickids.co.uk/vacancies/ to download an application form and email to hr@funtastickids.co.uk

Rate of Pay

From 15.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours of work

Breakfast Club: Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 9am

After School Club: Monday - Friday, 2:45pm - 6:15pm

(Including planning time)

Job Purpose

To supervise the running of the Club, in line with the company policies using the additional paid time before the club to plan and carry out managerial tasks To lead by example and set high standards to other staff in ensuring positive outcomes for all children attending Club To manage a team of playworkers, ensuring there is adequate supervision of children To organise cover staff in the event of staff sickness or unavailability To direct playworkers to carry out tasks and activities To audit club resources and food informing the Directors where stock needs replenishing To manage a weekly or fortnightly food budget and order the food to be delivered To ensure safeguarding policies are followed by all members of the Club team To ensure risk assessments are in place, and health and safety policies are adhered to and to inform school site managers and directors in the event of damage to school site or equipment To plan and devise the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the club, taking into account their different needs To manage fair and acceptable behaviour in the club, promoting respect, tolerance, and social skills To communicate appropriately with parents and school staff (where appropriate) and give feedback on incidents or accomplishments To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company's expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills To ensure the club setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club and ensure the club setting is left clean and hygienic at the end of each club day To liaise with the directors regarding outcomes of the club To lead performance management of playworkers and support their professional development To attend a supervisor meeting once every half term with the Directors

Scope

Financial Accountabilities:

NONE

Staff Responsibilities

YES

Number of employees managed/supervised: Usually 2-6

Safeguarding Statement

We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and we work hard to make sure our organisation has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the organisation to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:

Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the club setting

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Please ensure that you read the person specification carefully as this will be used to assess candidates as part of the shortlist and interview process.

Knowledge/Qualifications

Level 3 Early Years Qualification/Teaching and Learning or equivalent Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C Paediatric First Aid

Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills Ability to lead a team, promoting individuals' strengths and be able to identify and support weaknesses Good questioning skills Good observation and assessment skills Understanding of open-ended questioning and investigative work Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale Confidentiality at all times

Experience

:

Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential Experience of leading a team is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities:

Use of initiative is very important Good problem solver Calm under pressure, adaptable and energetic A caring and positive attitude A good listener and sensitive to children's needs A sense of responsibility Positive behaviour management A good sense of humour Flexibility

Special Factors

:

Responsibility for first aid Flexibility of working hours and some willingness to join our holiday camps as a supervisor (part-time or full-time) Be willing to attend supervisor meetings one evening per half term Be willing to give feedback on company policies and procedures and contribute as a manager to the development of the company Be available to attend occasional training, held on a Saturday morning for annual training
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15.75 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension
Work Location: In person