Bedford Primary School - After School Club Supervisor

Hours: 3.00 – 6.00 pm - Monday to Friday term time only

Part time Position - Term Time Only.  Grade E Point 7-11

Subject to Probationary Period

We are seeking to employ a  highly motivated individual to supervise the expansion of our After School Provision. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day organisation of the After School provision providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4- 11 years old. You must be enthusiastic, able to work well in a team, have a professional approach and initiative.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To lead the day to day management and organisation of the After School Club (ASC).
• To supervise the ASC staff, managing rotas and task deployment. 
• To supervise and be accountable for the welfare of all children in ASC.
• To plan an ongoing programme of activities for ASC, linked to pupils’ interests and needs.
• To ensure all children have access to a suitably healthy snack whilst in ASC, prepared by the ASC team.
• Work with all staff to ensure and provide care, play opportunities and activities in a nurturing, and safe environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children.
• To supervise and motivate a team of staff to deliver high quality creative play opportunities and to ensure children are engaged in various age appropriate activities
• To liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the club.
• To liaise with parents to encourage parental involvement and support of the ASC. 

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.