OOSC - Breakfast Club Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

The candidate should have

Previous experience working with children.Safeguarding and Child Protection knowledge. Be willing to undertake job related training to include but not limited to Food Handling and Allergy training.

The candidate will have the skills, knowledge and experience to

• Ensure the safety of pupils during the Breakfast Club; taking into account pupil ages, additional needs and behaviour.
• Arrange age-appropriate activities for pupils.
• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding.
• Have excellent positive behaviour management skills.
• Ensure application of the school behaviour policy during this period, referring serious issues to the Head of School where applicable.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Be able to lead and inspire a team.

The successful candidate will be

• Able to work with children, parents and staff in a patient and understanding manner
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Flexible and positive towards change.
• Friendly with a sense of humour and positive attitude.
• Motivational and willing to work as part of a team.
• Caring and willing to listen
• Reliable and organised.
• Able to adapt to situations which may arise.
• Able to organise appropriate play activities in and out of doors
• Able to use their own initiative
• Approachable and self-motivated.
• Able to perform all duties and responsibilities in work location with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, friendly environment.
• The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues.
• Pupils who are eager to learn and are a credit to the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Puss Bank School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.