After School Club Room Supervisor

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as after school club room supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of after school playworkers and ensuring a safe, creative and stimulating environment for all pupils in attendance.

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To lead and support a small team of after school club playworkers in delivering high-quality childcare that meets the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the children, with a particular focus on facilitating engaging activities and play experiences.
• To supervise the daily operations of After School Club, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children using the establishment.
• To act as a key point of contact for parents/carers and ensure effective communication.
• To prioritise the safety and well-being of all pupils.

Main Duties:

Supervisory and Leadership:

• To effectively lead, support and performance manage a small team of after school club playworkers ensuring quality of service.
• To create and maintain staff rotas to appoint duties.
• To monitor the quality of care provided by the playworkers, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and best practice.
• To identify training needs for staff and support their professional development.

Operations:

• To oversee the daily running of the afterschool club session, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
• To ensure the club environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained, carrying out regular risk assessments and addressing any hazards.
• To manage resources effectively, including equipment, materials, and snacks.
• To ensure accurate attendance registers & accident reports are maintained.
• To be the first point of contact in relation to any parent/carer enquiries/concerns to handle them effectively and professionally.
• To liaise with the extended schools coordinator and manager on operational matters and contribute to the development of the service.

Childcare:

• To actively participate in and lead play age-appropriate activities with the children, fostering a fun and engaging environment.
• Encouraging children's creativity, imagination, and social interaction through play.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Identify and address any inappropriate or unsafe behaviours.
• Respond promptly to minor incidents, administering basic first aid when necessary.
• Have a good understanding of individual dietary and medical requirements.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.

Communication & Partnership:

• To build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and staff.

• To participate in school’s appraisal procedures.
• To undertake any relevant training required.
• To keep up-to-date with current legislation and best practice in childcare.
• Uphold the school's ethos, policies, and practices.
• Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.

• A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference in a growing school.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all areas.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free onsite parking for employees

Commitment to safeguarding

Beaver Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check with appropriate barred list checks, or the equivalent, and must be eligible to work in the UK.