Room Leader

An opportunity has arisen for a driven and passionate Room Leader to join our friendly team at Brighouse SOS.

SOS is an out-of-school and holiday club based on-site at Woodhouse Primary School. We are a long-established not-for-profit organisation which is highly focused on health and well-being, providing a safe and fun environment for children aged 4-11 years old.

**Part-time**: up to 25 hours per week

**Pay**: up to £13.10 per hour

**Term time club opening hours**: Monday to Friday 7.10am - 8.45am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm,

**School Holidays**:The club is open Monday to Friday 7:15am - 6:00pm.

We are a flexible setting, willing to accommodate specific needs and shift patterns, where possible.

**Job summary**:

- Provide quality playcare within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
- Deputise for Manager in the operation of the Out of School Club, including health and safety, compliance, and administration.

**Line manager**: Out of School Club Manager

**Working relationships**: Children attending the club and their parents or carers, management and other of staff members, volunteers, schools, registering authorities.

**Main duties include**:

- Supervise, safeguard and keep all children safe whilst at SOS.
- Provide varied and meaningful activities for children of varying ages.
- Prepare breakfast and snacks for children.
- Cleaning of setting before, during and after sessions.
- Speaking positively to parents / carers as well as children.
- Behaviour Management of children in setting.
- Maintain health and safety standards.
- Report any concerns to DSI.
- Deputise for the Manager in the day-to-day smooth running of the setting, ensuring staff are deployed appropriately and their planned activities reflect each individual child’s needs.
- Support and supervise room staff with their day-to-day duties.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Specification are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level, and scope of the post.

**Person specification**:
**Essential qualities**
- Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds.
- Delivering equal opportunities in a play setting.
- Understanding the varied needs of children and families.
- Providing and facilitating safe, stimulating play.
- Excellent communication skills together with sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children.
- Ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense.
- Familiarity with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

**Desirable qualities**
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in a childcare setting.
- Experience of working in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
- Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Appropriate Level 3 qualification.
- Appropriate child protection training.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office.

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

**Salary**: Up to £13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brighouse: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person