Job Description
After school club lead Hours of work: 3pm to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, term time only Start date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive and offering 6 weeks paid holidays. Job Profile We are seeking a responsible and caring individual with experience of working with young children to join our after school club team. The successful candidate should be proactive, patient and attentive with good communication and teamwork skills. The after school club is attended by students aged 3 to 12. Typically a maximum of 8 students attend. The majority are aged 3-5 years. Students attend for a max of 1 hr 45 mins. The role involves preparing a light snack & activities 3pm to 3:30pm then working in after school club. Students leave by 5:30pm. Essential (This can be provided by the school for the right candidate): Level 2 food hygiene, paediatric first aid and an understanding and appreciation of the Montessori approach. are essential. Desirable: Childcare or play work qualification. Montessori qualification. About Cardiff Montessori School Established in 2016, Cardiff Montessori School (CMS) is the only Montessori primary school in Wales. The Montessori approach was developed by Dr Maria Montessori, an expert in child development and three times nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. At the heart of CMS is academic excellence, emotional and social well being, developing life skills, global citizenship and spirituality & purpose. Cultivating self-directed and resilient learners with a strong social conscious. We pride ourselves on our small close knit community, in which all staff are familiar with all students and their families. The school has a 2-3 Toddler Community, a 3-6 year classes, a lower elementary class (6-9 years), an upper elementary class (9-12 years) and a secondary high school community (age 12+)
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