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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailSalary: GSAL point 18 FTE 26730. Actual salary payable based on 37.5 termtime only plus 8 additional days: 21840.49
Contract: Permanent term time only 8 additional days
Hours: 37.5 or 30 hours per week Monday to Friday term time only 10:15am 6:15pm or 12:15pm 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 seeking a passionate and proactive GSAL Owls Assistant Manager to join our afterschool care provision (GSAL Owls) supporting children aged 311.
If you have a strong background in early years education leadership experience and a commitment to highquality childcare we encourage you to apply.
In this role you will make a significant impact on the development and daily management of GSAL Owls ensuring a safe stimulating and inclusive environment for all children. You will be responsible for stepping in and leading the provision in the absence of the Owls Manager. Your collaborative efforts will encompass various aspects including contributing to the creation of a weekly program of creative play opportunities overseeing resource management and ensuring the delivery of highquality childcare. You will be a key driver in maintaining childrens wellbeing by adhering to EYFS guidelines managing individual needs and fostering positive behaviour.
Your dedication will also extend to safeguarding health and safety and building strong relationships with parents carers and the wider community. Additionally your role will involve assisting with the registration processes and working closely with the Manager to provide essential training and development to the team. During the day you will also support the early years team as a teaching assistant particularly over lunchtime and where additional cover is required.
The successful candidate will have a relevant early years qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above. In addition you should havepaediatric first aid training and basic food hygiene or a willingness to learn. Ideally you will also have experience in a similar setting of management of staff or deputising.
GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent School of the Decade in 2021. The school provides a friendly fun and supportive workplace with high investment in colleague wellbeing while maintaining high standards.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:
Enhanced school holidays
Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)
Significant discount on school fees
Childcare provided for colleagues children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11
Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5 employee contribution and 10 employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year
Colleague lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea coffee and hot chocolate
Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health hero
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing app Vivup offering telephone counselling financial and legal advice plus 68 facetoface counselling sessions
Discounts through multiple providers including Vivup discounts for teachers and Extras
Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site
Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates meditation kettlebells spinning and bootcamps
Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
Free car parking available on site
Use of the schools extensive library facility
Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it
Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime wellbeing committee or volunteer for community events
How to apply
If youre passionate about shaping students educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant learning community we encourage you to apply. Simply complete the online application form available on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application.
More information about the school role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A virtual tour can be found on our website jobs page and a full tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact
Please note: The vacancy may close early if there is high interest in the role. Applications must be fully completed including a comprehensive employment history since leaving formal education with any gaps explained.
Application closing date: 08:00 Tuesday 22 April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
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