Job Opportunities at Smartkidz

Smartkidz play and learn is a multi setting provider, winners of the Playwork setting of the year 2022 at the club central out of school club awards. We have a large focus on forest activities and outside activities we are looking for enthusiastic and creative members of staff who have a passion to provide top quality Care and environments for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old. We have a strong outdoor and forest ethos and promote outdoor activities.

How to apply

Complete the online application form

Download and print out an application form here

“Smartkidz Play and Learn” is out of school care with a difference. At Smartkidz we believe that children are the masters of their own play and should therefore be free to play with as little adult intervention as possible".

Play and School Programmes Lead

We are looking for an innovative, creative and enthusiastic problem solver to be an integral part of our new management structure at an exciting point of our business journey as we look to grow further across Cambridgeshire.

 

The 5 main key areas of this role are:

  • Ensuring high quality childcare and play opportunities throughout our settings during term time and holiday play schemes.
  • Ensure staff across our settings are working to our high standard of care and meeting our ethos.
  • Ensure that are settings are meeting all Ofsted, Safeguarding and Health and safety requirements.
  • Create strong partnerships with parents and other relevant personnel (including schools, pre schools and colleges).
  • To support the management team in helping to continue to grow Smartkidz across Cambridgeshire.

 

As a company, we are passionate about empowering staff in using their experiences and own ideas to help grow and ensure a high quality experience for children and families. To apply for this role, we ask that you send us an outline (no longer than 2 sides of A4) explaining how you would meet these key areas.

Annual Salary starting at £18,000

Please apply using the above application form followed up with your document on how you would meet the 5 key areas.

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Play worker for Smartkidz @ Haddenham

We are looking for a play worker to work with our fantastic team in offering high quality play opportunities to children in our after school and holiday club.

Your role with consist of:

  • Following and supporting staff in the delivery of the PARS model of play work to offer a high level of play opportunities to the children.
  • Preparing and offering snack to the children.
  • Working alongside our policies and procedures to ensure quality childcare.
  • Working inline with our quality assurance
  • Attending relevant training.

After school club Tuesday and Friday

15:00 to 18:00.

Holiday clubs run from 8:00 to 18:00.

(Holiday club are overtime hours and work on a rota basis)

Starting at £9.50 per hour.

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Bank staff and Holiday club Play worker

We are looking for play workers to help cover and work with our fantastic teams in offering high quality play opportunities to children in our after school and holiday club.

Your role with consist of:

  • Following and supporting staff in the delivery of the PARS model of play work to offer a high level of play opportunities to the children.
  • Preparing and offering snack to the children.
  • Working alongside our policies and procedures to ensure quality childcare.
  • Working inline with our quality assurance
  • Attending relevant training.

Breakfast clubs run from 7:30am to 9:00am.

After school club runs from 15:00 to 18:00.

Holiday clubs run from 8:00 to 18:00.

Amazing training and career opportunities available. Childcare packages available to parents with children.

All successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS and 2 references.