Kids Club (Before and After School) Manager

At St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, we are proud of our nurturing and vibrant community. We are now seeking a dedicated Kids Club Manager to lead our thriving Before and After School Club who is a caring leader who can balance fun with responsibility.

This rewarding role is perfect for someone who is motivated, caring and imaginative - ready to create safe, engaging and joyful experiences for children aged 3 to 11 every single day.

About the Role

As our Kids Club Manager, you will:

•        Lead and organise the daily running of the club.

•        Create a safe, exciting and welcoming environment

•        Lead a small team with passion and positivity

•        Make a real difference to children aged 3 to 11.

What We’re Looking For

If you enjoy working with children and you are a great communicator then we want to hear from you.  The successful candidate will be able to use their initiative to respond appropriately to the needs of pupils and support pupils to engage in activities at the end of the school day.       

• Essential: Level 3 Qualification or equivalent in Childcare or Playwork.
• Experience: Working with children aged 3 to 11 in a play or childcare setting.  

What You’ll Achieve

•        A happy, safe and inspiring environment where children feel supported and valued.

•        A strong, collaborative team who share your passion for play and care.

•        Full compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards.

•        Smiles, laughter and the knowledge that you are making a difference every day! 

Key Responsibilities

•        Plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of quality play activities.

•        Prepare and serve healthy snacks.

•        Ensure the setting is safe, clean and ready for each session.

•        Interact with pupils, making every child feel welcome and included.

•        Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

•        Support, guide and supervise play workers and volunteers. 

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

• A salary of £12,464 - £13,739 per annum (Band 4, SCP 11 - 17)
• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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