Kilnwood Vale Nursery are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Afterschool Club Play Worker to provide wraparound care for our school children. 

Your Opportunity

Kilnwood Vale School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, positive and dedicated person to join our friendly team in the role of Wraparound Care Worker. The role will involve assisting with the Wraparound Club, providing an afternoon snack and stimulating activities for the children to enjoy. The successful individual will be confident in providing support, and encouraging imaginative and safe playtime activities, ensuring the children feel cared for. They will help supervise the children, putting the welfare and safety of our children first. 

What we are looking for

• ability to work on their own initiative.
• knowledge of kitchen health and safety
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
• Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying

About Kilnwood Primary School and Nursery

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale , our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils

● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

● 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

● Access to our highly competitive  Local Government Pension Scheme 

● Flexible working options

● Generous holiday allowance

● Work life and family friendly policies

● Employee wellbeing initiatives

● Access to a staff benefits portal

● Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Hours:  13 hours 45 mins per week,

Monday - Friday 3.15pm - 6.00pm  

Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days). 

Salary: GLF Associate 2 FTE £21,544. Actual Salary, £7,079

Start Date: ASAP

Applications Close: 01 November 2024

Interviews: TBA 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.