Job Description

- term time only contract; with optional holiday club work

Kidz Zone Club have an opportunity for an Club Lead / Lead Playworker to join it's team working across 2 schools in Watford, Ascot Road and Lanchester Primary School - the ability to work across both sites is desirable

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with children leading active and fun sessions that will INSPIRE, NURTURE, and ENGAGE.

You will benefit from an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience delivering a wide range of 'active' childcare activities; working with children from ages 4 - 12. Activities to organise and deliver include sports, arts, crafts, free play, construction, board games and lots more!

This is a demanding but very rewarding role which could kick-start a professional career in the education, childcare or activity delivery sector. The role is ideally suited to someone with experience of working/caring for children either in a voluntary or employed basis.

You will benefit from an extremely varied role - undertaking the following roles and responsibilities.

TERM TIME HOURS

Breakfast club 7.15am - 8.45am (optional)

After school club 3.00pm - 6.00pm

15 - 22.5 hours per week

SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS

40 - 50 Hour shifts available each week of the school holiday (OPTIONAL OVERTIME)

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage club on a day to day basis in keeping with company policies and procedures. Deliver / co-ordinate the activities in keeping with weekly timetable (planning and resources are provided) Preparing snacks and drinks. Complete general administration responsibilities - daily risk assessments, registers. Adhere to employers and placement organisations Health and Safety, Child Protection and Equalities policies. Complete various training courses. Purchasing food / resources for club. Safeguarding and ensuring the health and safety of children, clients, and your team. Managing club assistants and maintaining a positive team culture and fun child-friendly atmosphere

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Reliable

Knowledge of how to keep children safe

The ability to initiate and lead exciting and inspiring activities to engage children Passionate about working with children. Passionate about children having fun in a safe, active environment. Kind, caring and patient. Good communication skills and ability to relate to other people. Ability to engage young people positively. To be able to adapt to different challenges in a positive way.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Childcare On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Watford WD18 8AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/05/2025