Reigate Tea Club Supervisor
Job summary:
Act for the Deputy Manager in his or her absence
Help with day to day management of the club
Provide play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures
Line Manager:
Club Manager
Responsible for:
Play workers, school escorts, and volunteers in the absence of club deputy/manager
Working relationships:
Children attending the club and their parents or carers
Club management, club staff and volunteers
Schools, childcare and play organisations, registering authorities
Main duties include:
Helping the manager and deputy manager with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
Providing comprehensive care for the children.
Providing support and supervision to senior and junior play workers and volunteers in the absence of the manager.
Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, dietary requirements and health and safety standards are met.
Administering first aid when necessary.
Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools and childcare and play related agencies.
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Administrative duties as per the company’s needs, e.g. food shop, activity planning.
Ensuring that their allocated “head of area” is update and being followed by all staff.
Person specification
Essential qualities
Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
Experience of administration
Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
Good communication skills
Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills
Sound judgement and common sense
Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children*
Desirable qualities
Appropriate Level 3 qualification
Experience of working within a play-based setting
Experience of leading a team
Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
Ability to work on own initiative
Appropriate safeguarding training
Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate