Job Introduction

Breakfast/After-school club manager

Tweseldown Infant School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. 

Job details

Salary: C Grade

Hours: 7.30-8.35 Monday to Friday and 3.00-6pm Monday to Friday

Contract type: permanent

Responsible for: line-managing staff at breakfast and after school provision

Main purpose

Manage the day-to-day running of the extended provision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in your care. This will involve leading a team of staff, preparing engaging activities and making sure all pupils and staff follow relevant policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

Planning and delivering activities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and experiences to support pupils’ development
• Brief other extended provision staff so they’re aware of how the activities will run 
• Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share equipment
• Supervise pupils during activities and help to resolve issues between pupils 
• Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers 
• Manage stock of resources necessary to carry out planned activities 

Health and safety

• Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks 
• Deliver first aid to respond to minor and major incidents 
• Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures 
• Feed back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
• Make sure all food is prepared in line with health and safety standards and that the dietary requirements of pupils are met
• Co-ordinate regular maintenance of equipment and make sure the stock of equipment is maintained 
   (e.g. first aid kits)
• Co-ordinate and offer support with setting up and putting away all equipment safely 
• Make sure all policies are up to date and implemented consistently by all staff 

Behaviour

• Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, and record on CPOMs
• Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour 
• Support pupils with their independence and self-esteem when carrying out activities 

Working with others

• Manage and support other extended provision staff, setting clear expectations for the requirements of their role 
• Co-ordinate staffing the provision, ensuring any absences are accounted for and covered as appropriate 
• Work with external agencies as appropriate 
• Encourage parental involvement and attendance to the club by promoting it in external communications (e.g. newsletters) and events (e.g. open days) 

Safeguarding 

• Keep accurate records of pupils attending the extended provision, including medical/dietary needs and emergency contact details 
• Keep accurate attendance records and report non-attendance in line with school procedures 
• Be responsible for pupils until the school day starts / a parent/carer arrives for collection, making efforts to contact the parent/carer in the case of lateness 
• Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals 

Other areas of responsibility

• Read and follow the relevant school policies
• Undertake training required to develop in the role 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.