JOB
OPENING
Extended
Schools Leader required, with relevant level 3 qualification or above.
Term Time
Only: 3pm till 6pm Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week
To
start: May 2022,
Closing
date: 15th April 2022
Interviews: week commencing 25th April 2022
Salary:
Dependant on qualification and experience
Woodland
Corner has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Extended Schools Leader to join our fantastic
team, leading our after-school club for children aged 2 to 11.
There may
also be an opportunity to work in our pre-school (term time) and holiday club
sessions.
About
Woodland Corner
Woodland
Corner is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We provide
safe, high-quality education and care for pre-school children aged between 2
and 4, and an extended schools club for children aged between 2 and 11. Further
details can be found on our website http://www.woodlandcorner.co.uk, http://woodlandcornernayland.blogspot.com/].
Please see full details of the role below:
Job title: Extended
Schools Leader
Reports
to: Manager
Role: To lead
and manage staff at Woodland Corner’s after-school club under the direction of
the Manager.
Main
duties:
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To plan age-appropriate after-school activities for children aged 2 – 11.
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Working with the Manager and Administrator, to help manage staffing for
after-school sessions, ensuring correct children to staff ratios are met.
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To ensure that all children are offered an appropriate level of support
and stimulation in after-school sessions.
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To assist in the supervision of children at play inside and outside and
at snack times.
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To develop positive relationships with parents, carers, children and
other staff members.
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To communicate with parents and carers on what their children have been
doing.
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To attend in-house or external training courses and meetings as
required.
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To ensure that the environment is safe for children, staff and others
and to advise the Manager of any concerns relating to safeguarding or safety.
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To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager, in
accordance with the Woodland Corner’s objectives.
Person
specification
You will
be someone who is experienced and focused on delivering excellent standards of
care and early years education with a natural ability to work as part of a
team.
Essential Criteria
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Level 3 minimum Early Years qualification.
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Satisfactory enhanced DBS check which confirms suitability to work with
children.
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Previous experience of working with young children.
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An ability to demonstrate responsibility and flexibility and use your
own initiative.
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Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
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Willingness to attend training courses as required and to take
responsibility for your professional development.
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Good communication skills (written and oral).
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Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development
of effective relationships.
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Good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection, Paediatric
First Aid, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and Confidentiality policies and
procedures.
All Successful applicants will need to
undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS)
and provide two satisfactory references prior to their employment.
HOW TO APPLY 
If you
think you meet our requirements, please apply by sending a covering letter and
your CV with a copy of your qualification certificate to Cheryl Leeks at woodlandcorner@outlook.com.
Please
note: No applications will be considered via Private Message or without a full
and relevant qualification in Early Years.
Closing
date for applications:
15th
April 2022
Woodland Corner is an Equal Opportunities
employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.