After School Club and Holiday Playscheme Lead
The Gallery Trust
Oxfordshire
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 November 2024
Job overview
In April 2024, The Gallery Trust, Oxfordshire’s largest Special Multi Academy Trust, was awarded a contract to deliver Short Breaks provision at various locations across Oxfordshire. Short Breaks is social care funded provision that provides after school and holiday clubs for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and those unable to access mainstream provision.
At each provision, the aim is to provide high quality, inclusive opportunities for children and young people to play, socialise and develop their skills. We provide a wide range of activities and opportunities which rotate throughout the year and include day trips.. The successful candidate will be committed to creating a safe, welcoming and friendly environment delivering exciting play opportunities embracing each child's individual needs, unique qualities and personalities.
About the Role
- Plan and coordinate three after-school club sessions per week for young people aged 5-18 at Mabel Prichard School.
- Plan and coordinate holiday provision for 30 days provision across the year for young people aged 12-18 at The Iffley Academy.
- Provide opportunities for young people to access the local community and facilitate inclusion.
- Lead a staffing team during sessions, maintaining a dynamic and flexible attitude and leading by example.
- Designated safeguarding lead and fire marshal during sessions.
Full details of the job purpose and job description can be found in this information pack.
About You
- Level 3 A-level, NVQ or equivalent.
- Level 2 safeguarding.
- Experience of leading and managing a small team.
- Experience of planning and implementing accessible opportunities for young people.
- Previous experience of working alongside children and young people aged 5-18.
- Previous experience of working alongside young people aged 12-18 with SEMH.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite.
- A positive advocate for children and young people.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
To apply for this post, please email a completed application form to shortbreaks@thegallerytrust.co.uk
Deadline: Friday the 15th of November.
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Attached documents
About The Gallery Trust
- The Gallery Trust
- C/o The Iffley Academy, Iffley Turn, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 4DU
- United Kingdom
The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.
As we enter the next phase of our development and build on our many successes, we want to embrace future challenges and opportunities. The Trust is on a continuing journey of expansion, growing from a Multi Academy Trust based on a single academy in 2013, to its position as the largest Special Trust in Oxfordshire. There are currently seven special academies in the Trust located throughout Oxfordshire, with an additional academy scheduled to open in 2026.
Benefits of working at The Gallery Trust include:
Professional development opportunities
- Regular training and access to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to your learning needs, your job role and your career aspirations
- Opportunities for career progression, secondments and transfers within The Gallery Trust, the largest special school Academy Trust in Oxfordshire
- Opportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks
Financial
- Competitive salaries for teaching and support staff based on School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document and the NJC Green Book
- Excellent terms and conditions
- Access to attractive pension plans (TPS and LGPS), linked to salary life assurance
- Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers and cycle to work
Wellbeing
- The opportunity to be a key member of a friendly and supportive staff team, dedicated and committed to improving outcomes for students
- 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
- Excellent induction processes, and strong line management structures to promote your wellbeing at work
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff which increases to reflect length of service
- A culture which is open to employee ideas and encourages open dialogue
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Regular staff surveys to gain feedback on wellbeing and to drive improvements
- The opportunity to join colleagues for social events
- Family friendly policies, which promote your wellbeing
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