Before/After School Co-Ordinator

Information for the post of Before/After School Co-Ordinator

• Start Date: ASAP
• Term Time Only JEID-C0612
• POST TITLE: BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CLUB CO-ORDINATOR
• POST LEVEL: BAND E WORKING HOURS: 7.30am to 8.30am (Monday - Friday) 3.15pm to 5.45 Monday - Friday
• CLOSING DATE: 15.10.2026

BROAD DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Headteacher or other senior members of staff, to co-ordinate and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the club, ensuring provision of high-quality childcare.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS: The post has considerable direct impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (i.e. physical, mental, social, health and safety)

RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF: The post organises rotas, checks work, instructs or trains a small number of staff

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCE: The post has limited direct responsibility for financial resources, involving occasional handling of small amounts of cash, or cheques.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PHYSICAL RESOURCES: The post has some direct responsibility for physical resources, involving the careful accurate, confidential and secure handling/processing of information and maintenance of materials/games/toys.

TYPICAL TASKS Organise activity programme and plan, prepare and lead appropriate play opportunities/activities. Deliver play opportunities/activities. Day to day supervision, work allocation and organisation of play worker staff. Observe and evaluate children’s development, play and learning experiences, in conjunction with the headteacher (or other senior member of staff)

Provide refreshments and manage orders and stock levels (drinks, snacks) Liaise with parents (re: attendance and collection of children, charges for collection of fees, child behaviour and wellbeing whilst at the club etc) Undertake day to day admin tasks including maintenance and updating of records, Liaising with Haven Admin monitoring Haven emails Liaise with school administration over payments and purchasing of materials.

Ensure that resources are maintained and clean and arrange for replacement/new resources. Work within the Children’s Act, ensuring that standards and guidelines are adhered to by self and others. Understand and ensure Child protection procedures, H&S polices, confidentiality procedures are adhered to. Administer first aid as appropriate and according to polices. Shop/plan for consumables

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING AND LIKLEY ABILITES

Educated to at least GCSE/GCE O level/CSE grade 1 in literacy and numeracy to be able to read and understand procedures, policies and legislation and to count and calculate charges.

Knowledge of relevant procedures, e.g. Child Protection, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene Have experience working with and caring for children aged 7-11 and understand and meet individual needs.

NVQ level 3 in EY or equivalent Understand good quality childcare.

Be able to maintain accurate records. Have supervision qualities and be able to use own initiative.

Previous relevant experience working with young children. Have good communication, listening, persuasion and negotiation skills. Able to present evaluative information to others (for formal reviews etc) Able to lead and participate in safe and creative play.

Hold current first aid certificates or be willing to attend the relevant course