Childcare Supervisor for Wrap Around Care

The Heath Academy Trust and St Ives Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint a happy, enthusiastic and passionate early years practitioner to join our St Ives team and support our wrap around care.

This one year fixed term contract is for 16.25 hours per week and is term time only. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 2.45pm to 6.00pm; with the option of additional hours and the possibility to extend.

We understand flexibility is important, so there may be a possibility for this role to be a job share for the right candidates. If you are interested in the role please get in touch to discuss the possibilities. We would be happy to have a conversation about what could work for you or show you around the school.

The successful candidate will support the running of the school after school club and will support the day to day organisation of the planning and delivery of activities for children.

This role will include maintaining the strong relationship we have with the school staff, being approachable to our parents and above all contribute to providing a safe, caring, stimulating and fun environment for the children in our care. Our wrap around care is provided by the school and the successful candidate will have full support from the school leadership team and staff.

The candidate must have:

• At least a Level 3 qualification in Playwork/Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience with working with 2 to 11 year olds

The following would be desirable (however, training can be provided):

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Designated Child Protection Level 3
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of working in a supervisory and/or management capacity
• Experience in administration

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice, fluently in written and spoken English.

St Ives Primary and Nursery School can offer you:

• The chance to work in a small, friendly primary school set in a beautiful location
• The opportunity to work with committed experienced colleagues

Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in this recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: w****ww.stivesprimary.com. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office on 01425 475478 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted or considered. References will be sought prior to the interview. Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time. You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees - thank you.