Out of Hours Supervisor

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Part time - term time

Advert Start Date:

18/05/2018

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 08/06/2018 12:00

Salary:

Grade 5, £18,870 - £21,074 pro rata

Hours per week:

7.5

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

175691

Employment Location:

All Saints’ R.C. Primary School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

8 Jun

Further Information

Required for 1st September 2018
Temporary until 31st August 2019
7.5 hours per week (7.30am – 9.00am) - Term time only

To be part of a team providing a safe, happy and supportive environment for children within the out of hours programme.

Duties
• Effectively communicate relevant information regarding the running of the childcare provision and the needs of the children and their families to ensure efficient service provision to a high standard
• Assist with the general administrative work and the day to day financial responsibilities as required to ensure effective running of the service
• Liaise regularly with the Head Teacher regarding the organisation and development of the childcare provision with a view to continually improving and developing the service
• Carry out activities and programmes consistent with the children’s interests and stages of development, their family and the local community to ensure the service provides a stimulating and fulfilling environment
• Ensure basic first aid assistance for any minor injuries, adhering to correct accident procedures and fulfilling all legal health and safety requirement obligations i.e. written accident /injury reports etc
• Liaise with the designated Child protection Co-ordinator in respect of any child protection issues, to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of the children and staff
• To attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continual personal and professional development
• Prepare healthy balanced snacks for the children, including fruit and vegetables in a kitchen environment, observing correct food hygiene / handling procedures at all times to safeguard health and well-being of children and staff
• Role requires working with a team
• Ability to present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude
• Provide pastoral care and support to sick and injured children taking appropriate action as necessary ensuring parents and school staff are fully informed of incidents and accidents
• Maintain accident records as required
• The Post holder may undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post

Essential Experience/Skills
• Experience of work/play with children of primary age.
• Willingness to undertake training in play work skills.
• Interest in the play and emotional needs of children aged between 5 and 11 years of age.
• Awareness of what constitutes 'good quality childcare'.
• Interest in planning play, arts and sports activities for children of primary age.
• Commitment to working within an equal opportunities framework.
• Ability to provide warm and consistent care to all children attending the scheme.
• Ability to understand and meet children's needs including those of children with special needs.
• Understanding of health and safety issues that affect the day to day running of childcare services.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Good physical and emotional health, and the ability to work on own initiative.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Denise Barnes (01207 520435)

Application packs are available from the school or our school website (staffing page) and returnable to the school either in person or on receipt of a large SAE (value £1.00)

Applicants must use CES Catholic Education Service Application Forms.

You will be an employee of the Board of Governors of the school.

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

Closing date: Friday 8th June 12 noon
Interview date: Week beginning 18th June 2018

All Saints’ R.C. Primary School
Kitswell Road,
Lanchester,
Co Durham,
DH7 0JG

Telephone: 01207 520435
Email: lanchesterallsaints@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.lanchester.durham.sch.uk