After School Club Play Leader

Hayes park School is a seeking an after-school play leader to run our new after school club provision (for up to 40 children) which will run from 3:20 – 6pm.

Do you love to inspire and engage with children? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a play leader to join our team and create a fun and enriching environment for our children. This part-time position offers flexibility to accommodate your family commitments with you working Monday to Friday from 2:45 – 6:15pm leading our after-school club.

We are on the lookout for someone who shares our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to children and their families and particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience and/or qualifications in Food Hygiene, Firest Aid, Safeguarding and Play Work.

We are a successful three-form entry, multi-cultural school with a Nursery and a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for autism. We are wonderfully resourced, with a range of IT devices for our pupils, lovely green spaces and an eco-dome.

The School is an inclusive, friendly, caring place of learning in which all students are treated with respect and tolerance and are prepared for life-long learning. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual support where we learn from each other and achieve well together. The school encourages the values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership (PREP).

Job Details:

As a Play Leader, you will take on a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our after-school club and your responsibilities will include:

• Daily set up and closing down of the after-school club (in terms of resources management).
• Ensuring a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children.
• Administrative tasks including managing the booking system and daily registers.
• Leading and coordinating various activities, tailored to different age groups.
• Maintaining professionalism in interactions with children, parents, colleagues and school.
• A positive behaviour management approach and reporting in line with school procedures.
• Liaising with catering team to plan, prepare, serve and tidy away a healthy light hot meal.
• Safeguarding the well-being of all children attending our clubs.
• Provision of First Aid and management of records.
• Meeting children’s intimate care needs as necessary.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating a well-structured and progressive after school club.
• Teaching relevant skills and techniques to enhance participants’ learning.
• Evaluating and assessing sessions, maintaining records and ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
• Completing relevant risk assessments and logs to ensure safety of participants.
• Taking appropriate steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation (specifically for pupils with additional needs).
• Attending professional development where required.
• Being a positive role model, creating a positive and engaging environment which encourages participation in physical activity.
• Directing the other staff members as appropriate.
• Adherence to relevant policies as advised by the school.
• Work with the school team to actively promote the club and communicate with parents/carers.
• Demonstrating our school values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership.

If we have not quite convinced you to apply yet, here is what our stakeholders say about us:

‘I think the school is a perfect school. I love this school.’ (pupil questionnaire 2023)

‘This school makes me brave’ (pupil questionnaire 2024)

‘I feel that I am listened to and my hard work acknowledged. I feel I am given opportunities to develop myself professionally and contribute towards the development of the school. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.’ (staff questionnaire 2023)

‘I am proud to come to school each day and call myself a member of staff at HPS. All staff are friendly; we are a team! Leaders are mindful and care about workload. This is a fabulous place to work and equally, a fantastic place to send your children.’ (staff questionnaire 2024)

‘Head teacher is brilliant. Teachers are as well. Excellent school and very good communication from teachers. All staff are very friendly and helpful. My children have been at the school for years and no problems. Would definitely recommend to other parents as it’s an outstanding and very friendly school. 5 stars.’ (parent questionnaire)

‘Respect is a key part of the school’s ethos and interwoven throughout the expectations for behaviour and learning...as a result, pupils behave well and show respect to both adults and peers.’ (Ofsted 2022)

We would love to welcome you for a visit to our school so that you can experience this first-hand. Please contact the school office (office@hayesparkschool.co.uk or 02085736117) to make an appointment. In the meantime, take a look at our website (www.hayesparkschool.co.uk) or follow us on X or Instagram (@hayesparkschool).

Closing date: Friday 28th February at 9am
Interviews: W/C 3rd March 2025