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Job Description – After School Care Manager The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School Bedford Modern School (BMS) is an Independent Co-educational Day School, governed by the Harpur Trust. There are more than 1200 students in the School ranging in age from 7 to 18. BMS enjoys a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in Sport and Performance Arts and our school community is friendly, happy and supportive. The School is located on the outskirts of Bedford, a town recognised as one of the best places to live in the East of England by the Sunday Times last year. It is also well served by major road links and London St Pancras is only a 40-minute journey away by train. With commanding views of the Bedfordshire countryside, the facilities are excellent: a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form and new purpose-built Science Centre, with faculties clustered throughout the School. Extensive and impressive sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and indoor sports hall, a boathouse on the banks of the nearby River Great Ouse and a swimming pool on site. We offer a premium education appropriate to both boys and girls where the intellectual needs of each student are a priority. The wide and varied curriculum is responsive to the needs of both students and parents. Individuals are assessed at entry and those with particular strengths or learning needs are identified and monitored. Students are encouraged to maximize their academic potential whilst optimising their participation in our diverse and inclusive co-curricular programme. Pastoral care is integral to the success of BMS and all staff are expected to contribute to this supportive culture. Please visit our website: www.bedmod.co.uk for further information on the School. Summary of the role: Job Title: After School Care Manager Location: Bedford Modern School, Manton Lane, Bedford Job Purpose: To arrange and manage the provision of After School Care. Reporting Line: Head of Junior School Hours of work: 3.45pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only. HR June 2020 Job Description – After School Care Manager Salary: £6,882per annum actual, £24,444 FTE To manage the ASC staff, both adult and student To ensure that each session is adequately staffed To ensure that there are staff available for the Open Day crèche Keeping records of adult staff overtime Keeping records of student staff working hours and completing time sheets accordingly Being involved in the annual recruitment process for Y12/Y13 staff Keeping records of attendance at ASC – completing the Main duties and spreadsheet for the HT re ASC fees and liaising with the responsibilities BMS accounts department. Liaising with parents of students using the after school provision, as appropriate Liaising with staff re: training Being aware of school Safeguarding protocol Pastoral care of the children in ASC Responding to requests for appropriate levels of care and discipline via the JS staff Management of resources Management of refreshments Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Line Manager. The post holder is required to operate within School policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies. The job description is current but liable to variation to reflect or anticipate changes in the requirement of the post. HR June 2020 Job Description – After School Care Manager Person Specification The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Essential Desirable Method of assessment These are qualities without These are extra qualities which which the Applicant could not be can be used to choose between appointed applicants who meet all of the essential criteria A good standard of Maths and Certificate Qualifications English Teaching Qualification Experience of working in an Experience in an After School References educational establishment Club setting or similar. Experience Experience of working with young people Experience of managing a team High levels of administrative Application skills form High levels of numeracy skills Interview Strong communication skills Ability to work collaboratively References and as part of a team A positive attitude towards children and young people Skills Ability to work independently and use own initiative Ability to solve problems and make well-judged decisions Administrative, organisational and ICT skills Able to establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted in the course of 3 Job Description – After School Care Manager work Ability to work flexibly, plan and co-ordinate activities, establish priorities and meet deadlines Sound working knowledge of Knowledge of Safeguarding Application Microsoft Office including Excel, Children in Education. form Knowledge Word and Outlook Interview Familiarity with age appropriate activities Empathy with, and References understanding of, young people; Interview Able to as develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students; A sense of humour and a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for young Personal people competencies and qualities The desire to undertake continuous professional training Positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude Approachable and open Ability to adapt to changing situations Dedicated and conscientious 4 .

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