Breakfast Club Coordinator (Fletching Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: 15 per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service) As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Friday 23 October, 20 26. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Fletching Church of England Primary School  Church Street Fletching TN22 3SP Phone: 01825 722356 Email: fletchingoffice@bluebellfederation.co.uk [fletchingoffice@bluebellfederation.co.uk]  Website: Fletching Church of England Primary School • Home [https://www.fletchingschool.co.uk/]    Please note, we do not accept CVs.   We are a small, friendly rural primary school just outside Uckfield, with wonderful children who are full of enthusiasm and a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about helping every child thrive.   We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Coordinator to join our school and become part of the wider Bluebell Federation team.   Our After School Club provides children with a happy, welcoming and relaxed environment at the end of their school day. We are looking for someone who will enjoy getting to know our children and families and who can create a safe and fun environment where children can play, relax, socialise and take part in a range of activities.   The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our After School Club and will: • Create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children. • Ensure that individual children's needs are understood and supported. • Plan and provide a range of fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities. • Provide opportunities for children to play, be creative, spend time outdoors and relax after their school day. • Encourage positive friendships, independence and confidence through play. • Prepare and organise activities, equipment and resources for the club. • Prepare and serve appropriate snacks and refreshments. • Promote positive behaviour and respond calmly and appropriately to any concerns or incidents. • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and school staff. • Communicate confidently and professionally with families when children are collected. • Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and supervision are maintained at all times. • Follow the school's procedures relating to allergies, medical needs and dietary requirements. • Respond appropriately to illness or injury and administer first aid where required; full training will be provided. • Ensure equipment and resources are safe, appropriate and well maintained. • Follow all relevant school policies, procedures and statutory requirements. • Work closely with the Head of School and wider school team to ensure the club continues to meet the needs of our children and families.   We are looking for someone who: • Is caring, positive and genuinely enjoys working with children. • Is reliable, organised and able to use their own initiative. • Has good judgement and a calm, practical approach. • Can confidently take responsibility for the smooth running of the club. • Is creative and can bring ideas for activities that children will enjoy. • Understands the importance of safeguarding and providing a safe environment for children. • Can communicate effectively with children, parents, carers and colleagues. • Will bring enthusiasm, ideas and energy to the role.   Experience of working with children would be an advantage, but just as importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to our children.   What we can offer: • A small, welcoming school with a strong sense of community. • Friendly and supportive colleagues who work together as a team. • Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious and keen to play, create and have fun. • A supportive leadership team who value their staff and want everyone to feel happy, valued and fulfilled in their role. • Training and support to help you develop within the role. • The opportunity to bring your own ideas and creativity to the club and help shape the activities and experiences we offer. • The opportunity to become part of the Bluebell Federation, where our schools work together so that every child can blossom academically and emotionally within a nurturing environment rooted in love and kindness.   If you are a caring, proactive and committed person who would enjoy helping our children finish their school day in a happy, safe and enjoyable environment, we would love to hear from you   Please email Emma Callcott Federation Business Manager at  ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk [ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk] for further information and an application form.   This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 20 18.   The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.   If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.   Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.