Overview
Salary: GSAL point 21, £28,817.00 FTE - Point 24 £30,316 FTE (dependent on experience). Actual salary payable based on 37.5 hours, term-time only plus 8 additional days: £23,545.73 - £24,770.53. Contract: Permanent, term time only + 8 additional days. Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (10:15am - 6:15pm).
Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for a leadership role in a thriving and supportive school environment? The Grammar School at Leeds is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our after-school care team, GSAL Owls, supporting children aged 3-11. We’d love to hear from you if you have experience working with young children and a real passion for giving children the best start. In this role, you\'ll help to run our after-school provision day to day, stepping in for the Owls Manager when needed. You\'ll be part of a friendly team who create fun, safe, and engaging activities for children, while also helping them feel happy and supported. You\'ll also play a role in encouraging positive behaviour, meeting children\'s individual needs, and following EYFS guidelines. As well as working with the Owls team, you\'ll spend some of your day supporting our early years colleagues in the classroom, especially at lunchtime or when cover is needed. Building strong relationships with children, parents, and carers will be at the heart of what you do.
We\'re looking for someone with an NVQ Level 3 (or above) in early years, along with paediatric first aid and food hygiene training (or a willingness to complete these). Experience of leading or supporting a team would be a bonus. If you\'re warm, reliable, and excited about helping children to grow and thrive, we\'d love you to apply.
Responsibilities
* Help to run the after-school provision day to day and step in for the Owls Manager when needed.
* Work with the Owls team to create fun, safe, and engaging activities for children aged 3-11.
* Encourage positive behaviour, meet individual needs, and follow EYFS guidelines.
* Support early years colleagues in the classroom, especially at lunchtime or when cover is needed.
* Build strong relationships with children, parents, and carers.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 (or above) in early years.
* Paediatric first aid and food hygiene training (or willingness to complete).
* Experience of leading or supporting a team is a bonus.
Benefits
* Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks).
* Significant discount on school fees.
* Childcare provided for colleagues\' children during INSET days (ages 3 to 11).
* Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with option for higher/lower employee contributions).
* Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year.
* Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
* Access to 24/7 online GP appointments via Health Hero.
* Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, with counselling and advice.
* Discounts through Vivup and other providers.
* Beautiful lunch-time walking routes around a 140-acre site.
* Onsite gym/swimming pool access and a range of classes.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and free on-site parking.
* Use of the school\'s library and generous leave of absence.
* Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities and community events.
How to Apply
Please complete the online GSAL application form. For enquiries about the role, contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk. Further details about the role and responsibilities can be found in the candidate information pack in the documents section of our advert on the school website. The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 24 September. Interview date: Wednesday 01 October.
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