After School Care Leader

Job Introduction
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic After School Care Leader who can provide a range of play-based activities for children aged 4 to 11 years old in our afterschool club at St Wystan’s School.

The appointee will be responsible for supervising pupils after school, meeting and greeting parents, providing a variety of engaging age-appropriate activities suitable for the children and setting up a range of snacks and food.

This role will suit an enthusiastic individual with a firm understanding of childcare, and a desire to engage in the wider life of the school. We are a warm family-oriented community with a strong emphasis upon the holistic needs of our children. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well and creating a personalised learning journey for each and every one of them.

This role is part-time, the hours are Monday-Friday 3.30pm - 6.30pm, term time only (36 weeks a year).

We have commitment to safeguarding the pupils in our school. Safer recruitment checks will be conducted. This post will involve regulated activity with children. Please note this means being responsible on a regular basis for teaching, supervising, training, instructing, and/or caring for children without supervision. Staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continuous professional development, including attending relevant training and CPD.

**For a full description of duties, please view the Job Description.**

Main Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the setup of after school care in school, including a range of activities for all pupils;
- To deliver and set up a snack/light picnic style meal for all pupils and cater for their individual needs (including dietary requirements);
- To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment;
- To engage all pupils during their time in after school club;
- To supervise children as they do homework;
- To promote high standards of behaviour and discipline;
- To promote actively strong and positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating with them at the end of the session;
Enthusiastic individual possessing drive, energy and commitment, have a presence which engenders confidence and respect from pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Proven ability to inspire pupils. - Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Team focused: shares knowledge and information with other members of staff to promote good practice.
- Focuses on what needs to be delivered: understands what is needed and responds promptly.
- Commitment to the highest standards of educational and pastoral care for all pupils.

About Repton School
**St Wystan’s is committed to providing an outstanding holistic education in a supportive and stimulating environment where our creative curriculum is brought to life. Each individual is respected and allowed to celebrate their unique character and capabilities, enabling them to achieve to the best of their ability. St Wystan’s is not affiliated to any one senior school and a large part of our success is down to our relationship with a wide choice of destination schools and the understanding of the children’s requirements. We are proud of the diverse destinations to which our pupils secure offers and scholarships. Children are unique and should go to the school where they will feel valued and appreciated for who they are at that stage of their educational journey.**: Package Description
**Location**: St Wystan's School.

**Responsible to**: Operations Manager

**Hours**:Monday to Friday, 3:30pm to 6:30pm, term time only. 36 weeks a year.

**Salary**: £12.80 per hour