AFTER SCHOOL CLUB MANAGER

Location

Crawford Village Primary School, Crawford Village, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QP (83 on roll)

Tel: 01695 622333
School website: www.crawfordvillageprimary.uk

Summary

Crawford village Primary School has a vacancy for an enthusiastic and experienced After School Club Manager. Successful applicants will be responsible for providing high-quality, safe and stimulating after school care for the children attending the club. This position is part time, term time only, 3.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Please note, the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.  Please note, the school may be open to discussing flexible holiday arrangements during term-time. 

Main duties include:

Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.

Providing comprehensive care for the children including registering them into the club 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.

Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.

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

For an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01695622333. 

You can find out more about us on our school website https://www.crawfordvillageprimary.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 9am on 24/02/2025

Essential Qualifications

Level 3 Qualification

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to use IT based resources to support play

Essential Experience

Appropriate Level 3 qualification

Experience of working with 3 to 11 year olds

Delivering equal opportunities in a play setting

Excellent communication skills together with sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children

Ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense

Familiarity with the Early Years Foundation Stage

Desirable Experience

At least 2 years’ experience of working in a childcare setting

Experience of working within a play-based setting

Current driving licence

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.