Holiday Club Early Years Playworker

Clifton College Holiday Club is looking for a a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for early childhood education and care. The ideal candidate will be proactive, nurturing, and able to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for young children. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team are essential, as is the capacity to oversee and manage group activities independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, physical development, and social skills.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children by following safeguarding and health & safety protocols.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide basic first aid and manage incidents as required.

The succesful candidate will be required to have the relevant childcare qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Early Years).

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

Closing date: 18th October 2024

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.