Monday to Friday - 21 hours (PART-TIME OR TERM-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE)
Premier Education is working collaboratively with primary schools to deliver exceptional before and after school care that is innovative, inspiring and above all a safe environment for all in our care.
Your role will be to provide activities in a safe, secure and fun environment, providing an outstanding service for busy parents.
Premier Education successfully runs full Wraparound provision in primary schools in the Suffolk Area. Our Premier Wraparound centres are Ofsted registered and can provide high quality out of school care for the parents. We are looking for an outstanding applicant with experience to assist in leading our Coldfair Green Community Primary School, Saxmundham, Suffolk site.
Official start date: December 2024/January 2025
Key Attributes:
Organized and Enthusiastic: Must be well-motivated, enjoy working with children, and take pride in their work.
Reliable and Punctual: Must be consistently reliable with excellent time management skills.
Confident Communicator: Must be comfortable dealing with parent questions and liaising with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibilities:
Ensure reliable timekeeping and confidently handle parent inquiries.
Direct staff to provide a stimulating and safe environment for all attending children.
Collaborate effectively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
Maintain high standards in wrap-around care that align with the school’s ethos.
Manage weekly activities, menus, and communications with parents and school.
Conduct regular equipment stock takes to maintain standards.
Order ingredients for daily ‘healthy snacks’ for children.
Responsively handle parent communications via email and phone.
Ensure prompt reporting and logging of all first aid incidents on site.
Organize CPD training for staff and develop termly activity timetables.
Maintain accurate daily registers on site.
Previous experience in a childcare environment is preferred.
Essential:
Experience working with children aged 4 to 11.
Understanding of children's varied needs and family dynamics.
Knowledge of quality play care principles and equal opportunities.
Ability to provide and facilitate safe, creative play.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, and childcare and play-related agencies.
Desirable:
Level 2 (or above) qualification in Childcare.
Experience in a play-based setting.
IT skills for play and club administration.
Ability to work independently.
Training in safeguarding and child protection.
Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
Food Hygiene Certificate.
Full UK Drivers License
Benefits of Working with Premier Education
New Balance Teamwear: Receive professional gear to maintain a smart image.
Exclusive Equipment: Own set of tools to deliver top-quality sessions.
Professional Development: Funding for skill enhancement and new qualifications through our unique in-house training.
Ongoing CPD: Regular internal training to maximize your potential.
Career Growth: Opportunities for management roles for the right candidate.
Flexible Hours: Choose part-time, full-time or term-time; diversify your role with non-coaching tasks.
Bonus Scheme: Performance-based incentives.
Free Childcare: Access to holiday camps and extracurricular clubs.
Company Events: Engage in team building and networking events.
Monthly Awards: Recognition for high-performing staff.
Paid Holidays: 4 weeks of annual leave.
Overtime: Additional work available during evenings and weekends.
We are dedicated to Safeguarding. All posts are covered by the Childcare Act 2006 and are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for regulated activity and satisfactory reference checks.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Flexitime
Referral programme
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Experience:
Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 Childcare Certificate (required)
Driver License and can drive (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person