Job Description Daisy Foundation Cardiff & ValeJob title:Daisy Baby and Daisy Birthing Teacher

Employer:The Daisy Foundation Cardiff & Vale

Location:Classes run in various locations around Cardiff & the ValeHead office is located in Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff, CF15 9TT

Contract:Part time between 0 and 10 hours per week (dependant upon class timetable) This is a self-employed role you will need to register as self-employed and invoice the company monthly in arrears for hours worked, and arrange your own annual self-assessment and tax/NI contributions.

Salary:15 per hour (class rate) & 7.50 per hour (administration tasks)You will be required to pay for your own training and associated accommodation and travel costs. Training costs will be reimbursed over the course of the first 12 months.

Hours of work & availability:3 mornings (school term time) and 1 evening per week.Plus occasional Saturdays and ad hoc marketing hours

You must be available to attend Daisy Baby Training on 28th to 31st May in St Albans, Hertfordhsire.You must be available to start teaching baby classes on a minimum of two mornings (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) from 2nd June.

Reporting to:Laura Fergusson Business Owner

Job purpose

To lead Daisy Baby Tinies and Wrigglers classes and Daisy Birthing classes for The Daisy Foundation Cardiff & Vale in various locations across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Main duties

1. To lead Daisy Baby Tinies and Wrigglers classes and Daisy Birthing classes, in accordance with the methods described by The Daisy Foundation Cardiff and Vale, following attending training run by the Daisy Foundation. This will include:

arriving at class venues in sufficient time to set up the room as required before the class commences;

maintaining class equipment and ensuring it is cleaned regularly as required and kept in good condition, and alerting the manager when items are damaged or need replacing;

maintaining a weekly register of attendees and feeding back class attendance to the Manager, plus any issues that have arisen during a class which need further action; attending monthly staff meetings and contributing to marketing activity for the classes (this may include evenings and weekends attending events such as Mothercare Expectant Parent events and the Cardiff Baby Show etc);

promoting other The Daisy Foundation Cardiff & Vale classes and workshops as required.2. To undertake additional personal study in order to complete written portfolios following training for Daisy Baby and Daisy Birthing classes (these will be separate courses) in accordance with the timeframe determined at the time of training (usually within three months) this must be done within your own time.3. Opportunities also exist to work additional hours providing administration support to the business, helping to arrange classes and process new bookings etc.

Person Specification

EssentialDesirable

Qualifications 5 G.C.S.Es Grades A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent Educated to Alevel or equivalent

Experience Of pregnancy, birth and parenthood you must have children of your own Working with customers and clients Experience of working with babies and their new families

Marketing experience

Knowledge An understanding of the physiology of pregnancy and birth and of the concept of the 4th trimester and early infant development Knowledge of common office computer programmes to assist with marketing activities and administrative duties (if applicable)

Skills Strong verbal communication and good people skills

Ability organise yourself and your time, and to work on your own initiative

Good timekeeping is essential Customer services skills

Attitude Passionate about pregnancy & birth

Organised, reliable & conscientious Friendly, welcoming & supportive

Compassionate & empathetic

Flexible and able to adapt to different situations Able to use initiative to deal with enquiries and to manage customer requests appropriately and professionally

Closing date for applications:13th April 2015

Contact:Laura Fergusson

laura-fergusson@thedaisyfoundation.com07775 876907

To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and return by email to laura-fergusson@thedaisyfoundation.com, along with your CV and a covering letter, detailing how you think you would be suitable for this role.Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Friday 17th April.