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Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
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Aleksandra Chachaj

Bedford

Summary

A highly motivated professional with strong organisational and communication skills. Experienced childcare setting manager, adept at managing administrative tasks efficiently. Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation, thriving both independently and as part of a team. A quick learner committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve career growth in dynamic environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Club manager

Dawn Until Dusk
Cotton End
04.2024 - Current

- ensuring the welfare of children, adhering to safeguarding policies, and managing sign-in/out processes

- administering first aid if necessary

- managing the club’s daily operations, including scheduling, staff supervision, and ensuring adherence to child-to-staff ratios

- planning and delivering structured, engaging, and age-appropriate play opportunities, changing club layout to make children's environment comfortable and inclusive

- ensuring EYFS children have allocated key worker and OAP cycle is carried out regularly to help children reach their developmental goals

- maintaining compliance with Ofsted, health and safety, and Food Hygiene standards

- acting as the primary contact for parents, discussing children’s development, achievements, and club procedures

- supervising and supporting a team of play workers, providing training and monitoring their performance

- completing admin duties efficiently in a busy environment

Freelance interpreter

AA Global
Hull
11.2023 - Current

- occasional online and face-to-face interpreting for clients in public sector (English/Polish)

Playworker

Dawn Until Dusk
Bedford
10.2023 - 04.2024

- established stimulating learning environments, enhanced children's interest in education

- organised daily activities schedule to provide structured routine for children

- ensured clean play area by regularly tidying up after each activity session

- managed challenging behaviour effectively, fostered a supportive atmosphere within the playgroup setting

Clerical marker for YLE

Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge
05.2023 - 08.2023

- marked English exams with great accuracy and attention to detail

- checked other markers' work and provided adequate feedback

Delivery driver

Tesco
Bedford
04.2021 - 01.2023

- delivered shopping safely to customers

- resolved customer complaints effectively

- provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation

- managed delivery documentation meticulously, ensured all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate

Finance assistant

Castle Newnham School
Bedford
04.2019 - 09.2020

- processed invoices and purchase orders using SIMS software to ensure timely payment processing

- managed office inventory and school supplies to maintain sufficient stock levels

- executed daily tasks using Microsoft Office

- used ParentMail platform to set up payments and oversee children's dinner accounts

- liaised with parents to resolve debts and establish payment plans for outstanding amounts

- processed nursery funding forms to facilitate financial support for families

- organised financial documents for easy access during audits

- handled petty cash transactions to accurately monitor office expenses

- maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information to uphold ethical standards

Teaching assistant

The Polish Language and Culture Association (PLCA)
Bedford
09.2019 - 07.2020

- assisted with lesson preparation for Saturday Polish school

- facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources

- assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers

Purchase ledger account assistant

AC PLC
Marston Moretaine
05.2018 - 04.2019

- completed duties of both purchase ledger account assistant and subcontractor payment assistant

- verified and added subcontractors' details to database

- recorded and processed subcontractors' invoices and prepared payments

- assisted in preparation of monthly accruals and CIS returns statements

- used Project Tracker and NAV software

- completed statement reconciliations

- processed employees expenses efficiently

- processed purchase orders in timely manner

- executed daily tasks using Microsoft Office

- maintained professional communication with fitters, quantity surveyors, site managers and suppliers

Sales assistant

Poundworld Plus
Bedford
10.2015 - 05.2018

Senior care assistant

Oasis House
Bedford
07.2014 - 06.2015

Care assistant

Dial House
Bedford
12.2011 - 03.2014

Care assistant

Airedale Nursing Home
Bedford
12.2010 - 12.2011

General assistant

Budgens
Bedford
08.2008 - 01.2010

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educator

HIT Training
05.2024 - 01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Open University
Milton Keynes
10.2020 -

AAT level 2 (accounting)

Bedford College
Bedford
09.2017 - 06.2018

Level 2 certificate in retail knowledge

Ingeus Training Ltd
UK
05.2016 - 05.2017

GCSEs -

St Thomas More RC School
Bedford
09.2006 - 06.2009

Skills

- organisational and communication skills

- initiative and self-motivation

- quick learner

- experienced in administrative task management

- valid driving licence since 2019

- working well on my own and in a team

Languages

Polish
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary

Affiliations

  • travelling, foreign cultures and languages, reading, music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educator

HIT Training
05.2024 - 01.2026

Club manager

Dawn Until Dusk
04.2024 - Current

Freelance interpreter

AA Global
11.2023 - Current

Playworker

Dawn Until Dusk
10.2023 - 04.2024

Clerical marker for YLE

Cambridge University Press & Assessment
05.2023 - 08.2023

Delivery driver

Tesco
04.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Open University
10.2020 -

Teaching assistant

The Polish Language and Culture Association (PLCA)
09.2019 - 07.2020

Finance assistant

Castle Newnham School
04.2019 - 09.2020

Purchase ledger account assistant

AC PLC
05.2018 - 04.2019

AAT level 2 (accounting)

Bedford College
09.2017 - 06.2018

Level 2 certificate in retail knowledge

Ingeus Training Ltd
05.2016 - 05.2017

Sales assistant

Poundworld Plus
10.2015 - 05.2018

Senior care assistant

Oasis House
07.2014 - 06.2015

Care assistant

Dial House
12.2011 - 03.2014

Care assistant

Airedale Nursing Home
12.2010 - 12.2011

General assistant

Budgens
08.2008 - 01.2010

GCSEs -

St Thomas More RC School
09.2006 - 06.2009
Aleksandra Chachaj