Willowbrook Primary is a small, warm and welcoming school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the heart of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, we are part of inclusive community where we respect, appreciate and support each other and our environment. We believe in valuing each child as an individual and encourage all children to reach their potential so they can flourish personally, academically and with a sense of pride. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for all our pupils and are committed to providing them with a rich and inspiring education that will nurture them as well-rounded individuals with the confidence, ability and desire to make the world a better place. We recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
All about the role:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Wraparound Care Leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our new after-school provision, starting as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children who attend. This role involves planning and organising a range of activities suitable for primary-aged children, taking into account their interests and developmental needs.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
Is self-motivated, energetic and proactive and will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for all of our children;
Has experience of working with children (4 – 11 years old) in a play / educational setting;
Has Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one);
Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
Is a strong team player able to support colleagues within a small team;
Has a positive and flexible attitude;
Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children;
Is First Aid trained (advantageous).
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