A Foreword from our Principal and Chief People Officer About Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
Job Description
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Responsible to:
1.The Deputy Head
2 Wrap Around Care Manager
Place of Work:
Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 3 00pm to 6 00pm Term Time only
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our supportive team at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep. Candidates will have the ability to manage and lead a small team, and will take responsibility for the planning, organisation and running of our after-school Wrap Around Care (WAC) provision alongside the WAC Manager.
The Purpose
Our Wrap Around Care offers an extended day for working parents and is intended to provide the children with a ‘home from home’ experience. We aim to replicate a family centred experience, creating an atmosphere where we recognise that our children thrive if they are cared for in a warm and nurturing manner and where their physical and emotional needs are met by childcare that is attuned to each child’s individual needs
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Main Responsibilities:
To manage the day to day operations of WAC provision:
To lead and motivate a team of staff to deliver high quality play opportunities and activities in a ‘home from home’, nurturing, and safe environment
Set up and maintain the staffing rota for WAC, alongside the WAC manager
Ensure daily registers are maintained and accurate for signing children in and out of WAC, including informing the school office if a child does not attend
Ensure that all safeguarding requirements are in place prior to the start of each session and that the children are effectively supervised at all times
Ensure that all pupil medical requirements and needs are identified and communicated to WAC staff at the start of each session and that their individual needs are met
Ensure WAC meets the required Risk Assessments and that all areas provide a clean, tidy and safe space at all times
Act as a point of contact with parents or carers to ensure a smooth and thorough handover at the end of a session
To assist with Parental issues/queries in a professional and supportive manner Where appropriate record concerns raised using the School’s information systems, and highlight/escalate to the appropriate member of staff and/or Deputy Headteacher, or Headteacher in relation to
safeguarding concerns
Ensure suitable age appropriate games, arts and crafts, construction and general activities are readily available to meet the needs of the age range of the children
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Audit and order resources/equipment for activities following approval from the Headteacher
Ensure that the School’s behaviour policy is adhered to and where high standards of pupil behaviour and manners are upheld at all times
Plan for and make use of the outdoor learning environment to provide physical development opportunities and play
Oversee, with the WAC Manager, the menus and provision of healthy snacks, and supervise tea
Encourage good hygiene is maintained throughout WAC sessions
Arrange staff cover through the Deputy Headteacher where needed
Additional Management and Administration Responsibilities
To keep up to date with and follow safeguarding procedures in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
To ensure that high standards of health and safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the Wrap Around Care, including the completion of appropriate risk assessments and recording and reporting of hazards and accidents
To work closely with the Wrap Around Care Manager to ensure that all legal and statutory requirement are implemented and provide reports as required.
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Qualifications and Skills Needed
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A qualification in childcare NVQ Level 3 is essential
Previous experience in childcare/education is essential.
To demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills.
To be caring and nurturing, leading with a positive and enthusiastic approach
To react positively to change
To be self-starting, acting with initiative and actively seek to solve problems
To be competent in using computer systems including email, Microsoft Word and Excel
Confidentiality
It is expected that all School employees will understand that our work is confidential and that personal details about children and families should not be discussed outside school
Note
The job description may be reviewed at the end of an academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition it may be amended at any time after consultation with you. No job description can be fully comprehensive and will need to be reviewed and modified from time to time The duties and responsibilities involve a commitment to work outside school hours as may be directed by the Head Teacher. It is expected that the Assistant Wrap Around Care Manager will wish to enhance and develop the role in accordance with her own particular strengths and ideas and in the continuing development and success of the school.
Benefits
We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme.
The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing.
Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
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Safeguarding and Protection
Berkhamsted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding
A copy of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding. Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity dedicated to education: 310630
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Application and Next Steps
The closing date for applications is 14 April 2024
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It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children; applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.
Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn).
Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview
If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted com
Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to extend or close the deadline
