The Ferrars Academy is a very popular, successful and well resourced academy with a well established and supportive leadership team; rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in education, for our infant and nursery children.  We are located in Luton on the Luton/Dunstable border, close to the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital.  Our 3 form entry school has children who are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment. 

Our Wraparound Care provision is one of the essential services we offer our parent community.  We are looking to recruit a highly committed and passionate person to join our team. As the co-ordinator, you will be responsible for organising, developing and leading the provision, ensuring that it provides high quality care for the children who attend.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working with children, who hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. First Aid and Basic Hygiene certificates would be desirable.

This is a permanent, term time only position starting as soon as possible. 

The role could suit those who have other jobs and want to earn extra money or even students that have mornings free and need a part time job.  We also have a vacancy for an After School Club Coordinator, which you would be welcome to also apply for, alongside this role.

About you

The successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Engage effectively with the children in their care
• Greet parents and children in a welcoming manner
• Plan, set up and engage in recreational activities and the provision of healthy food
• Ensure children are safe and happy
• Play and interact with the children
• Clear away snacks and activities leaving a tidy environment
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, be flexible and model good communication skills
• Read stories to the children
• Display high expectations of pupil behaviour
• Work well as part of a team

In return we can offer you:

• A vibrant and positive working environment
• Well behaved children
• Friendly and welcoming staff
• A range of staff benefits and incentives including discounted wrap around care fees, online shopping parcel drop off facilities and free refreshments
• A supportive leadership team

Hours of work: 

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 9:00am, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Quotes from our current staff members

“The academy allows me time off to watch my own children’s performances”

“As a new member of staff, I felt welcomed and supported”

“Ferrars offers a friendly, family working environment”

 Additional information:

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English. 

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). 

CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools. 

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged.