High Down Junior School runs a successful extended schools facility which includes a breakfast club, after school club and holiday club. We have a vacancy for a Manager to lead the administration and running of the club. The Manager will also take a lead role in relation to safeguarding.
Contract Hours: 32 per week (7.30am - 9am and 3pm - 6pm Monday to Friday, plus 9.5 admin hours) term time only.
We are looking for someone who is kind and patient and who is an effective team leader/member. The right person for this job will be enthusiastic and able to initiate and lead games and activities as well as support and supervise the Playworkers. They will hold an NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent.
We offer a friendly and rewarding environment where children are encouraged to learn and have fun through play. As an employee of High Down Schools, the postholder will have access to the pension scheme and welfare and reward scheme offered by the Lighthouse Schools Partnership as well as CPD and other opportunities within the Schools.
The post officially starts on 1st January 2022 but there is the possibility of an earlier start to shadow the outgoing Postholder.
High Down Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – High Down Junior and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.