Wraparound Manager

Working With Us

If you're looking for a great place to teach, then Harris Primary Academy Haling Park should definitely be at the top of your list. Here are some reasons why you should consider teaching at our outstanding school:

Exceptional Children: What is the best thing about our school? The answer is simple – our children! The children at HPAHP exhibit a strong work ethic, a curiosity about the world around them, and a willingness to take risks and learn from their mistakes.

Exceptional Leadership: The school is led by a dynamic and experienced leadership team who are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives the best possible education. They are committed to providing the necessary support, training, and resources to help you excel in your role as a teacher.

Positive Learning Environment: Harris Primary Academy Haling Park provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow. The school has a strong focus on developing children's social and emotional wellbeing alongside their academic achievements, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Supportive Community: At Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, you will be part of a warm and welcoming community that is dedicated to providing the best possible education for its students. The school has strong links with parents, carers, and the wider community, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Main Areas of Responsibility

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Breakfast & Afterschool Club Provision, ensuring that parents and carers are provided with high quality childcare for their children.

Your specific duties will include:

• Maintaining a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences
• Planning a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children
• Managing and organising the Afterschool Club Provision, including line management of the deputy and assistants
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement
• Observing and assessing children’s development and keeping accurate records of their achievements
• Taking joint responsibility for the setting resources and report loss/damage or low stock levels
• Organising and attending regular team meetings in order to discuss and assess progress and any issues
• Ensuring that all children are registered and remain on the premises at all times
• Providing a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, off-site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children
• Taking responsibility for Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities
• Carrying out financial and administrative tasks
• To keeping all areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible
• Following first aid procedures including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given

What We are Looking For

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline;
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students
• Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting
• Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Ability to plan and lead excellent games and activities for children
• Experience of basic administration such as keeping attendance records, report writing
• Experience of working with children from diverse backgrounds with demonstrable knowledge of the issues involved
• Sense of humour, enthusiasm and imagination
• Practical arts, crafts, sports and/or games skills

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Applying for this Position

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.