Childcare Supervisor - Haslemere, Surrey

Job description

The Hen House is a reputable childcare provider dedicated to offering high-quality before and after school clubs to families in Surrey. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive outside of school hours. We operate at primary and infant schools in Surrey.

As Before and After School Club Supervisor, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations and management of a before and after school club. Managing and directing a small team, you will ensure the safe and organised running of the club, fully supported by your Manager.

Every weekday, the Before and After School Club Manager will supervise a before and after school club where you and your team will directly organise, deliver and participate in, activities with the children in your care.

You will ensure all activities are delivered to Wollah Wollah Ltd and Ofsted standards at all times.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN!

You will support children in their literacy by helping them to complete their daily reading

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Before and After School Club.
• Use our online registering system - all training provided
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Wollah Wollah Ltd programme of activities and deliver activities accordingly to children each morning and afternoon, directing colleagues as appropriate
• Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs
• Organise the shopping or delivery of food and drink according to the Wollah Wollah Ltd Menu for the Before and After School Club
• Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & Wollah Wollah Ltd internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding, and communicate any concerns to the Safeguarding Officer (Catherine Dredge) in a timely fashion
• Ensure the After School Club operates to Ofsted and Wollah Wollah Ltd policies & procedures at all times
• Carry out risk assessments & complete all relevant operational paperwork
• Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each session. Carry out cleaning duties as necessary
• Support the manager with any Ofsted inspections

Skills & Experience

• Be reliable and passionate over everything else
• Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 11 years old
• Pursue further training and qualifications to develop your skills and expertise and those of your team.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7.30-8.45am and 2.45-6.15pm, term-time only. With additional hours for shopping, planning and training available. Holiday and Inset day club work available.

Qualifications:

• Ideally Level 3 Childcare qualified or above.
• This job would suit ex-teachers, TAs, nursery managers/deputy managers or holiday camp supervisors.

Pay scale for qualified supervisor - £15-17 per hour

Company pension and health shield benefit scheme included

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00-£23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Can you give me an example of an activity that you would implement at one of our clubs for primary aged children

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

To apply – send an email with your CV to care@thehen-house.com