About the School - St Clare's
St. Clare's is a leading independent school for children aged 2 ½ to 18 years of age, carrying a very strong academic profile.
Located in the historic village of Newton, we are close to the coast on the outskirts of Porthcawl, South Wales. St Clare's has a rich tradition of providing exceptional education for over 85 years to pupils from Nursery all the way through to Sixth Form.
The St Clare's approach reaps rewards, with results from academic yearly progress tests exceeding the national average in all core subjects. We are particularly proud to be in the top 5% of top-performing A-Level schools in the UK for ALPS (A-Level Performance System) since 2018.
Our Nursery has won the Day nurseries UK "Top 20" Award (Wales) for 4 years in a row, based purely on our parents' 10/10 reviews scores.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an After-School Club Supervisor to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.
About the role
As the After School Club Supervisor at St Clare's, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and engaging activities for our pupils in the Prep and Senior School. Operating from 15:30 to 17:30 every day, you will create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, and intellectual development through play. Your responsibilities will include coordinating the collection of children, maintaining accurate attendance records, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will plan and deliver a variety of activities that cater to the individual interests and developmental needs of each child, while fostering positive relationships and effective communication with parents and colleagues.
This is a part-time role needed during term time everyday after school.
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Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is dedicated to working with children. You should possess strong communication skills, creativity in activity planning, and an ability to manage behaviour positively. Ideally, you will hold a Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Childcare, along with a Paediatric First Aid certification (or be willing to train). Previous experience in an after-school club setting is desirable, but we also value your commitment and reliability. Above all, we want someone who shares our passion for creating a positive and enriching environment for children and be flexible to work when required with reasonable notice.
Benefits at Cognita
*Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
*Free lunch provided during Term Time
*School holidays and public holidays
*Free parking on site (subject to availability)
*School fee discount
*Exclusive third-party discounts
*Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 9th March 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.