Extended Schools Coordinator (Lunchtime and After School Club)

We're seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented After School Club and Lunchtime Coordinator to become a key member of our school team, ensuring seamless support and enriching experiences for our children beyond the regular school day. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to take ownership of our after school clubs and expertly coordinate our lunchtime provision.

Shift Pattern:

• Term-Time: Monday to Friday, 10:45 am to 6:15 pm
• School Holidays: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (holiday club runs for 9 weeks of the year)

Your holiday entitlement: 26 paid days per year, in addition to 8 bank holidays.

Main Purpose of the Job:

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our full lunchtime provision and to lead our engaging after-school club, creating a positive and supportive environment for all students aged 3-11. This involves effective planning, organisation, and the delivery of imaginative activities that cater to their diverse needs and interests, as well as providing strong leadership to the extended school team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Lunchtime:

• Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with our dedicated lunchtime and catering teams.
• Lead and support our lunchtime staff across all areas.
• Develop and manage lunchtime timetables efficiently.
• Liaise proactively with class teachers and leaders to ensure all staff are aware of individual pupil needs and any relevant information.
• Ensure the welfare and nutritional needs of all pupils are met throughout each lunchtime.
• Empower lunchtime staff to actively engage with pupils, fostering their social and emotional development during this time.
• Proactively address and resolve any challenges that arise during lunchtime, ensuring a positive experience for all.
• Adhere to the school's robust procedures for child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality at all times.
• Make concise, accurate, and purposeful decisions and take appropriate actions as issues emerge during lunchtimes.
• Develop a strong understanding of the specific needs of the children you will be working with.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to all supply staff at the start of each lunchtime session.

After School Club:

• Manage the purchase of resources within the agreed budget, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for addressing and resolving parental queries and concerns effectively.
• Establish and maintain safe and efficient procedures for the smooth transition of children between classes and the after-school club.
• Provide strong leadership and effective management to the after-school club team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Develop and facilitate a diverse range of creative and engaging play activities within a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support the efficient administration of the club, maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with parents and school staff to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Plan and prepare appealing and nutritious snacks for the children, considering dietary requirements and allergies.
• Oversee the efficient and safe tidying of all activity areas at the end of each session.

Adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties under the 1989 Children Act, Care Standards Act 2000, and the Health and Safety Act, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, staff, children, and members of the public using the club.

About our school:

Beaver Road is a larger than average, diverse primary school situated in the heart of Didsbury Village. In September 2018, we began our expansion from three forms of entry to five forms of entry across two school sites. The school currently has over 1000 children from 3 to 11 years of age. This will expand further in September when we add our final class to Year 6, bringing our schools capacity to 1150 children. Children from Nursery to Year 3 are based at Beaver Road First School site (M20 6SX), while children in Year 4 to Year 6 are based at our new purpose built Junior School site (M20 2RN) on Wilmslow Road.

Beaver Road Primary School is currently part of the M20 Learning Trust. Together with an exceptional team of talented and inspiring staff, we are committed to excellence, collaboration and respect. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted recently graded the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas.

“The school has created a culture of ambition and continuous improvement for staff and pupils alike. Staff are immensely proud to work at this highly inclusive school. They value the strong relationships and teamwork with their colleagues. The school considers staff’s workload to help them to fulfil their responsibilities.” Ofsted, November 2024