Playleaders/deputy Playleaders/playworkers

**Playleader/Deputy Playleader Job Description**

The Playleader’s role is to manage the childcare setting, including ensuring that a safe, happy environment is provided for all children, to adhere to all policies and procedures and to manage the team. The Deputy Playleader supports the Playleader in all duties, including providing cover where required.

Responsible for: Deputy Playleader, playworkers and volunteers.

Main Duties:

- Planning, preparing and delivering high quality, child-led play opportunities within a safe, caring environment
- Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering safely to their parents/carers
- Forming and leading a strong leadership team with the Deputy/Playleader/ Playworkers and volunteers
- Working closely with the office team and Directors to ensure the smooth, safe operation of the clubs
- Working with the school and community representatives (e.g. our school settings) where necessary for the smooth, safe operation of the clubs
- Ensuring that any sensitive information concerning children, staff, parents and the wider community is held confidentially by the whole team
- Holding regular staff meetings and conducting regular reviews and appraisals for staff
- Role modelling the Oaks Club Principles

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £10.42-£12.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Primary school

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reading, RG7 2AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience of working in a play/education setting with children aged 4-11?
- Are you able to work at our school club settings at Aldermaston, Burghfield, Mortimer, Silchester or Tadley (Charter Alley) between 7.15-9.00am and 3-6pm and what is your availability for those shifts?

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ L3 in childcare or a related discipline? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PL/DPL