What skills and experience we're looking for
The core purpose of the job is to lead and deliver, breakfast and after school care for children attending St Gabriel’s.
Work with the Headteacher, Leadership team and Business Manager to secure the highest standards in our Before and After School Club provision; including but not limited to: activity planning, delivery, weekly meal planning, food preparation, compliance, monitoring, first aid, timetabling, training and safeguarding.
Purpose of the Job
Under the overall direction of the Head Teacher the leader will:
• Play a lead role in the provision and delivery of our before and after school club.
• Make a significant contribution to the quality of the provision leading by example and delivering high-quality staff training.
• Proactively manage staff and resources to secure the best possible provision.
• Actively work to safeguard all attendees of the provision, promoting their welfare and upholding the school’s values and ethos.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders to ensure the provision is effectively run and managed.
Education and training
NVQ (or equivalent) level 3, relevant to childcare.
GCSE English and Maths A-C (or Equivalent).
Paediatric first aid certificate.
Food Safety and Hygiene training.
Designated safeguarding lead training.
Professional Experience and knowledge
Substantial, successful experience in childcare.
School experience.
Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of statutory guidance and compliance in childcare facilities.
Successful experience of securing positive behaviour management, and positive childcare environments across a team.
Personal Qualities
Hard-working and determined, with mutual respect and high expectations of self and colleagues.
Articulate and approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills both in conversation and in writing.
Highly organised, thinks strategically, prioritises and plans effectively.
Is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills especially under pressure.
Community-minded who seeks the success of the team above self.
What the school offers its staff
St Gabriel’s has been open since 2018 and has over 420 pupils. Our current school building is an amazing space with wonderful opportunities for children to learn in great facilities, and we have a large hall perfect for before and after school provision! As the first school to be constructed on the Houlton development in Rugby, we are profoundly aware of the important role we play in establishing community here and see our Wrap Around provision as an essential support to families here.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Gabriel’s CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for and uphold a culture of safeguarding.