After School Club Supervisor

After School Club Supervisor

The Vale Academy have a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic After School Club Supervisor to join them working with children across the Academy age range (3 to 11 years). The main focus of this role is to prepare and supervise the children in engaging, interesting and constructive activities. You will understand and implement safeguarding and health and safety of the children at all times.

The role of After School Club Supervisor is offered on a permanent basis, working for 2 hours 30 minutes each session (3.00-5.30pm every day). 

You will be required to keep accurate records as well as building relationships with the parents and children. The successful candidate will work as part of a highly motivated and professional team. They will be an effective team worker and have a genuine desire to improve the outcomes of young people. If you are looking to work with children in a fun and engaging way, come and join us at The Vale Academy!

Key Duties

·       Plan and ensure safe and suitable activities are available including sports, arts & crafts, games etc.

·       Supervise pupils throughout the session

·       To maintain good order and discipline amongst the pupils

·       To assist in clearing up areas used as part of the club

·       Provide the children with appropriate support and encouragement in the development of their social skills.

The successful candidate will

·       NVQ level 2 or 3 in Child Care / play work or equivalent – desirable

·       Recent experience of working with children aged 3 – 11

·       Knowledge of effective strategies for behaviour management with children

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Good IT skills

·       Patience and resilience

Job Specifics

Start Date:   Asap

Salary:       NJC L1b 2 £22,366 FTE Pro rata £6,579

Contract:      Part time, Permanent, Term time + INSET.

              12.5 hours per week, 3pm – 5.30pm Monday to Friday

The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.

Perkbox and Perkbox Medical

NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College

Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs

Reduced gym membership rates

Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers

Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon

Free eye test vouchers

Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor

Free tea and coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters

Free onsite car parking at all academies

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment

Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.