Are you a team player and have a passion to care for children?
We seek a motivated member of staff to lead our out of school wraparound club team in Gosforth. You will assist us to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
Job summary: Day to day management of the club.
Provide quality playcare within the framework of the club’s
policies and procedures
Line manager: Club directors
Responsible for: Play workers
Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents or carers
Directors and staff, students and volunteers
Childcare and play organisations, schools, registering authorities
Main duties include:
Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers.
Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
Administering first aid when necessary.
Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
Providing support and supervision to play workers and other staff, including volunteers.
Developing and maintaining good communication with all members of the club, with schools, and especially with parents.
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
Monitoring and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment.
Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.