What skills and experience we're looking for
St Catherine’s is a successful, warm and friendly two form entry Barnet primary and nursery school, with a strong caring ethos. We have fantastic children who deserve the very best learning opportunities.
We are looking for an After School Club Supervisor to join our existing friendly and committed team. We would like someone who is highly motivated and able to use their own initiative when working with pupils attending the After School Club. They will need to be someone who will nurture and engage with our pupils during club sessions.
The successful candidate will:
• Be responsible for the care and supervision of all pupils
• Assist with the registration of pupils at the club and other admin tasks as required.
• Prepare appropriate activities for children to undertake and engage pupils in those activities within a caring environment.
• Develop good relationships with all pupils attending the club, promoting positive behaviour as per the school behaviour policy
• Assist with the preparation of fruit and hot snacks and help younger pupils with eating their snack if needed. Help clear up food preparation areas and playing and eating areas at the end of the club.
• Follow school policies regarding: Safeguarding and Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
• Be able to work within a small team, whilst also using their own initiative within a changing environment and become an active part of our team prepared to go the extra mile for the benefit of our school community
Hours of work are 14.45 to 18.00 Monday to Friday. This position is term time only and is offered initially as a one year fixed term contract. An initial probationary period for half a term will be in place for this role.
The ideal applicant will have experience of working with children from the ages of 3 to 11. Qualifications in childcare and food hygiene would be desirable, although not essential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a well-resourced after school environment housed within a brand new air conditioned building with access to all-weather outdoors space.
We take on board all suggestions for activities that you could run with the children - are you creative, sporty, enjoy cooking - then you can develop and run something bespoke to use your talents.
Our existing team work hard to ensure that the children are well cared for and have fun whilst they are at after school club.
Staff wellbeing is a priority for all our staff, with an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and a commitment to ongoing and bespoke training and development.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. We are dedicated to implementing our safeguarding policies and procedures in the interests of all children and staff.