Dorset Council
After School Club Leader at St Ives Primary and Nursery School
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After School Club Leader
The Heath Academy Trust and St Ives Primary and Nursery School are looking for a happy, enthusiastic and passionate person to lead our After School Club team. We are seeking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic person who will take overall responsibility for the running of the school after school club and will be directly responsible for the day to day organisation of the planning and delivery of activities for children.
This role will include supporting the staff, maintaining the strong relationship we have with the school staff, being approachable to our parents and above all provide a safe, caring, stimulating and fun environment for the children in our care. The St Ives After School leader will be employed by the school and will have full support from the school leadership team and staff.
Requirements
- Qualifications: At least a level 3 qualification in Playwork or Childcare – with a level 4 qualification in Childcare being desirable.
- Communication Skills: Ability to converse and provide effective help or advice, fluently in written and spoken English.
Benefits
- Work Environment: Opportunity to work in a small, friendly primary school set in a beautiful location.
- Colleagues: The chance to work with committed experienced colleagues.
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Application Process
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office on 01425 475478 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further.
- Application Submission: All applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted or considered.
- References: References will be sought prior to the interview. Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time. You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees – thank you.
Safeguarding
The Heath Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. As part of the safer recruitment check, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
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About Us
St Ives Primary & Nursery School is an extremely happy school, providing a caring environment in which each individual is truly valued. A dedicated, well-qualified teaching staff provides an excellent education, whilst a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities helps children to develop their talents to the full. At St Ives, high expectations underpin all that is undertaken. Forward looking in our approach, we are committed to preparing young people for an ever-changing world.
We want our children to feel cared for and valued and, in turn, to care for and value others. We want all the children here to feel really good about themselves because we know that happy, confident children will both do the best they can, and be the best they can.
The beautiful location and excellent facilities play their part too, but it is the quality of relationships throughout the school that creates such a welcoming environment, for children and parents alike.
The staff and children promote these values through our school moto:
Inspiring bright futures and minds.
Respect, Teamwork, Manners, Resilience, Happiness, Unique, Independence, Aspiration
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