After School Club Coordinator

**Contract**: 9-12 month fixed term to cover maternity **Working Pattern**:Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks) **Hours**:12.5 hours per week, 3pm-530pm Monday Friday **Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata)**: £7178 per annum - Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments_ **Are you the person we need to lead with the management, development and daily running of the After School Club?** We need someone who: has experience of providing a safe and caring environment in line with statutory guidance, where children can enjoy a range of play, learning and leisure activities. can assist with organising a daily routine that meets the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children. can assist with building links and work in partnership with parents and professionals to promote the wellbeing of the children. The after school club co-ordinator has the responsibility of liaising with and working closely with the after school club assistant in ensuring that the club runs smoothly. The safe and happy play environment of the club depends on the management skills of the club co-ordinator supported by the assistant. The post holder must have an understanding of the relevant statutory guidance and play principles. An awareness of child protection issues and procedures is essential. The post holder must have effective communication skills to be able to inform, persuade, inspire and motivate children and staff and provide feedback to professionals, parents and other stakeholders. **Churchwood Primary Academy** Churchwood Primary Academy is a one-form entry school situated in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in St Leonards, where children aged two to eleven discover the joy of learning through creativity and inspiration. Our motto, "At Churchwood everyone can - everyone can read; everyone can write; everyone can be numerate," drives our high expectations for each child's success. With a nurturing ethos, we respect and guide every individual toward their full potential, encouraging independence and ambition. The academy has a total capacity of 250 pupils; this includes a special educational needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder combined with speech and language communication difficulties. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 2 years. **Visit us**:Home - Churchwood Primary Academy** **We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include**: - Automatic annual pay increments - High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression - A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme - Generous public sector pension scheme - Discounts on retail & travel - Cycle 2 Work scheme - Charity giving - Take a closer look**:Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust** As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. **Please visit**:Home - Brighton Academies Trust** **Our commitment** **Find out more** **Key dates** **Closing date**:22 September 2024 **Interview date**: 30 September 2024 **Proposed start date**: September/October 2024 **Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about **our future vacancies**:_Future Job Alerts_