Science After School Club Co-ordinator
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Do you want a job that never feels like work?
Are you passionate about working with children?
Do something you love and help us inspire the next generation of scientists!
Bright Sparks Science are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic and passionate science instructor who is committed to giving children the opportunity to develop bright futures through additional science tuition. The main role is to help us organise and present our 1-hour, fun science club sessions for 15-20 pupils, aged 5-11 years, after school in local primary schools.
Job Title: After School Club Co-ordinator
Location: Head office, 33b Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PJ (for admin) AND travel to various host schools in the Oxfordshire or Berkshire area.
Hours: up to 16 hours per week, term time (additional hours available during school holidays)
Operational Hours: 13.00 - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
Pay: up to £14.00 per hour (depending on experience) + Plus Holiday Pay
Contract: Casual Term Time Only or Permanent contracts available - with the option to also work up to 40 hrs per week at various venues during the school holidays if desired.
NB: Candidates will need to be
over 18 yrs to be a supervising adult with children in their care
*It is
essential that you drive and have your own vehicle to undertake this role*
The successful candidate will need to commit to all allocated after school club shifts.
The role: We are looking for organised, positive, passionate individuals to teach primary-age children science during after-school club sessions that are linked to the curriculum and lots of fun. Candidates will need strong classroom management skills as well as experience of working with primary school-aged pupils. You will be expected to confidently present a variety of science themes, whilst providing a safe environment for the children to complete the activities and ensure sessions are fun and engaging. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
The role has varied working hours (according to the school) between 2.45 pm and 4.45 pm. Your responsibilities will include being at the school with plenty of time to set up and clearing away the classroom to the original state after the club has finished. Bright Sparks Science provides the schemes of work and all equipment for each After School Club (ASC) that run for a term in each school. Each ASC takes up to 2 hours (inc time to set up AND clean kit up), so a candidate looking to enter into a 16 hours contract would be required to commit to a minimum of 4 ASCs per week (total of 8 hours). The remaining 8 hours can be accumulated on a flexi-time shift pattern, where the role will be admin based in the main office, with the duties of preparing ASC kits for use and organising the ASCs with host schools
Personal Specification
It is essential that candidates:
- Have relevant experience working with 5 to 11-year-olds.
- Have a valid driving license and use of their own car so they can travel to and from clubs and Head Office with relevant equipment.
- Have a mobile phone so that they can keep in touch with the School’s Coordinator or report absences to the school.
- Have GCSE's and/or A-Levels (or equivalent) in the sciences.
- Have a good understanding of and an interest in science.
- Have a commitment to safeguarding children
- Have good classroom control and can demonstrate positively managed behaviour.
- Sound judgement, common sense and the ability to act on one’s own initiative.
- Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children.
- Are responsible, reliable individuals with good organisational and excellent communication skills.
- Are flexible and able to adapt to effectively deal with unpredictable challenges in an ever-changing environment.
It is desirable that candidates:
- Are energetic individuals, passionate about working with children through play and activity and can take an enthusiastic approach to the role.
- Demonstrate competency and ability to tailor the delivery of activities according to age and capability.
- Someone with enthusiasm and the willingness to have a go at anything.
- Someone looking to further their career in childcare, teaching or coaching industry or to gain paid experience, relevant to a PGCE application.
- Hold a previous DBS check which is registered on the DBS Update Service.
- Have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
Employee Benefits
- Mileage Allowance Payments are paid to workers who use their own vehicle for travel
- Free enhanced DBS disclosure check
- Employees can receive a 50% discount for their children attending holiday club (if you have little ones). Applicable for one child per staff member. Each additional child is still eligible for sibling discount.
- Rewards for recommending your family and friends to come and join the team.
- Paid training and regular personal and professional development opportunities.
Training Provided:
- Paid comprehensive training on the specific science syllabus and activities
- Classroom management and child welfare training
- Free online safeguarding course
- Free paediatric first aid training
Selection & Application Process:
Please submit an application form, clearly stating how your experience/qualifications match those required.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an in person interview and if selected will be required to complete a training session. All job role appointments are subject to satisfactory training attendance, references and DBS Status.
For more information Please see our website for the available roles
or an informal conversation about the role, please speak with Managing Director, Jenny Turner, on 01865 522 775
About Bright Sparks Science: Bright Sparks Science and Events were formed in 2011. We are a growing organisation, working in over 65 primary schools across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We are passionate about giving children the opportunities that they deserve, and we focus on developing bright futures through additional science tuition.During the week, our instructors present and deliver 1 hour fun science club sessions for approximately 15-20 pupils, aged 5-11 years, after school in local primary schools in the Oxfordshire or Berkshire area. On the weekends, our children’s party entertainers perform our exciting Science Party Packages that include inspiring scientific demonstrations, science based games and hands-on activities that captivate both parents and children alike.In the school holidays, our activity instructors, provide fun-packed science camps, where we have a reputation for delivering high quality, exciting science activity days that children love.Our staff don’t just present any old science; they entertain children with their understanding of weird and wonderful science and have them gasping with delight throughout their performance. In fact we like to call it Edu-tainment!
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Salary
£12 - £14 per hour
