Applicant Information Pack Wrap Around Care Deputy Manager
A Foreword from our Principal and Chief People Officer Richard Backhouse - Principal Berkhamsted is among the schools leading the way in pursuing a ‘foundation structure’. As a group of six schools, it combines scale of resource with individual attention and development of pupils – and staff. We start with our values: we aim for excellence – aiming high with integrity – in all that we do. We are adventurous, and support development, research, and experimentation in teaching and learning. We serve others – at both pupil and staff level: ours is a non-hierarchical school in which the opinions of all matter, and in which we all share in the support and contribution to our local community. Above all, we are committed to developing remarkable people, both among our pupils and our staff. We are looking for highly committed, ambitious and adventurous people to join a thriving staff body, whom we can support to flourish here, and whom we can help to grow. Our staff are so important that we have a Chief People Officer as one of our most senior members of staff.
Tracey Evans - Chief People Officer Our staff are our most important asset at Berkhamsted; investing in their professional development with their wellbeing a key priority. We foster a working environment that supports staff both professionally and personally. We offer a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives. Colleagues can easily access financial, physical, emotional and social well-being support from school. We seek to enable all members of the school community to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by equality, equity, respect and opportunity. We work hard at Berkhamsted, but we also know how to come together as a community and enjoy downtime, building relationships which last a lifetime and enrich our professional and personal experience.
About Berkhamsted A Foreword from our Principal andPre-Prep Chief People Officer Early years and Key Stage one Education for boys and girls is provided at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, located at the Schools Haresfoot site, is set in a delightful eight acre woodland area at the edge of Berkhamsted.
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Berkhamsted Pre-Prep places each child at the centre of everything we do. Wellbeing is our first priority, and providing a high level of nurture and care is our primary focus. Our team are skilled professionals who have an in-depth understanding of early child development. At Pre-Prep we aim high to give children the best possible start to their education. Learning opportunities are planned to provide challenge, developing not only knowledge but also the skills and aptitudes that allow our children to question, debate, collaborate and problem solve from a very young age. Children are taught to recognise failure as the key to success and school is a safe space where mistakes are key to acquiring mastery. Our hope is to encourage their natural curiosity and passion for learning, laying the foundations that will allow them to make the most of the opportunities available to them. The latest ISI inspection of Berkhamsted Day Nursery and Pre-Prep in June 2016 captures our philosophy perfectly: “Outcomes for children are outstanding. All children make excellent, continuous progress in relation to their individual starting points and capabilities due to the nurturing and supportive environment that recognises each child as an individual.” We strive to build positive relationships where children learn to socialise and work with each other and where kindness and respect are qualities that are celebrated and embraced. Our excellent pastoral care gives our school a family feel where children learn the importance of serving others and the importance of being part of a community where everyone is valued. There are currently 111 pupils at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep School (aged 3-7).
Part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group Berkhamsted Pre-Prep School is one of six schools that make up Berkhamsted Schools Group. Berkhamsted School is one of the country’s leading independent schools. It has a structure that provides the best in both co-educational and single-sex education, offering small class sizes and appropriate teaching environments for each age group, from age 3 to 18. The School’s ‘diamond’ structure allows boys and girls to be taught together until the age of 11 (at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and at Berkhamsted Prep), separately from 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint Sixth Form (Berkhamsted Sixth).
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Place of Work: Berkhamsted Pre-Prep Hours: Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Term Time only. The Role: We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our supportive team at Berkhamsted PrePrep. Candidates will have the ability to manage and lead a small team, and will take responsibility for the planning, organisation and running of our after-school Wrap Around Care (WAC) provision alongside the WAC Manager. The Purpose: Our Wrap Around Care offers an extended day for working parents and is intended to provide the children with a ‘home from home’ experience. We aim to replicate a family centred experience, creating an atmosphere where we recognise that our children thrive if they are cared for in a warm and nurturing manner and where their physical and emotional needs are met by childcare that is attuned to each child’s individual needs.
Job Description Main Responsibilities:
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To manage the day to day operations of WAC provision: To lead and motivate a team of staff to deliver high quality play opportunities and activities in a ‘home from home’, nurturing, and safe environment Set up and maintain the staffing rota for WAC, alongside the WAC manager Ensure daily registers are maintained and accurate for signing children in and out of WAC, including informing the school office if a child does not attend Ensure that all safeguarding requirements are in place prior to the start of each session and that the children are effectively supervised at all times Ensure that all pupil medical requirements and needs are identified and communicated to WAC staff at the start of each session and that their individual needs are met Ensure WAC meets the required Risk Assessments and that all areas provide a clean, tidy and safe space at all times Act as a point of contact with parents or carers to ensure a smooth and thorough handover at the end of a session To assist with Parental issues/queries in a professional and supportive manner. Where appropriate record concerns raised using the School’s information systems, and highlight/escalate to the appropriate member of staff and/or Deputy Headteacher, or Headteacher in relation to safeguarding concerns Ensure suitable age appropriate games, arts and crafts, construction and general activities are readily available to meet the needs of the age range of the children
Job Description Audit and order resources/equipment for activities following approval from the Headteacher Ensure that the School’s behaviour policy is adhered to and where high standards of pupil behaviour and manners are upheld at all times Plan for and make use of the outdoor learning environment to provide physical development opportunities and play Oversee, with the WAC Manager, the menus and provision of healthy snacks, and supervise tea Encourage good hygiene is maintained throughout WAC sessions Arrange staff cover through the Deputy Headteacher where needed
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Additional Management and Administration Responsibilities: To keep up to date with and follow safeguarding procedures in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures. To ensure that high standards of health and safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the Wrap Around Care, including the completion of appropriate risk assessments and recording and reporting of hazards and accidents To work closely with the Wrap Around Care Manager to ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented and provide reports as required.
Benefits
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We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme. The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing. Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
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Safeguarding and Protection Berkhamsted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding. A copy of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding. Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity dedicated to education: 310630.
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Application and Next Steps The closing date for applications is 17 March 2025 to use Gills Font in regulated activity relevant to children; It is an offence to apply for this role ifMake you sure are barred fromSans engaging applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS). This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.
Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK. Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn). Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview. If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted.com Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to extend or close the deadline.