Warrented Leaders

The Group Scout Leader

The Group Scout Leader (GSL) has overall responsibility for the Group and, working with the other Leaders (who constitute the Group Scouters' Meeting), will co-ordinate the training and activity programme for the Group's young members in the four training Sections. The GSL is also a key member of the Group Executive Committee and provides a link with the Scouters' Meeting, communicating their views on the development of Group resources, specific requests for new equipment and so on.

Beaver, Cub and Scout Leaders

Outline: Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme to the Section, with the help of Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of the Scout Fellowship.

Responsible for: Children within the section, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders whilst they are working in the section and any other adult involved in the delivery of the Programme

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Main Contacts: Children, parents / carers of the children, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, other Section Leaders within the Group, Assistant District and County Commissioners, Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Executive Committee members

Appointment Requirements: To understand and accept The Scout Association's polices, have a satisfactory CRB clearance, completion of a wood badge, which includes the achievement of the Section Leader specific Modules as detailed in the Adults Personal File and The Scout Association's Adult Training Scheme.

Main Tasks

Delivering a Balanced Programme for the section taking into account needs interests and abilities of the children within the section
Agree responsibilities with Assistant Leaders, taking into account when appropriate, the development of the individual's leadership potential
The appointment of Section Assistants with the approval of the Group Scout Leader
Agree responsibilities with Section Assistants, taking into account when appropriate, the development of the individual's leadership potential
Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate rules in Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) that govern meetings, events, and other adventurous activities and the Young People First initiative
Ensure that every member of the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one residential experience each year
Actively co-operate with the other Leaders to promote the Moving On award
Actively support and promote with other Leaders of the Group the achievement of the Group Awards
Follow the Groups financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR
Ensure accurate records are kept of the children in the section, including home contact and medical details as well as the residential experiences and activities they attend and the awards and badges that they earn. All this must be done in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. These records must be passed on to the next Leader when the child reaches the age to move on or prior to moving onto the next section
Attend meeting of the Group Council, and the Group Executive Committee as well as meetings of leaders at Group and District level
To carry out self review
Work with Training Adviser to complete Adult Training
Make and retain relationships with parents / carers of the children

Assistant Beaver, Cub and Scout Leaders

Outline: Support the operation of the Beaver Scout Section; in particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme to the Section, with the help of other Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders, Colony Assistants, Young Leaders and members of the Scout Fellowship.

Responsible for: depends on the tasks agreed with Beaver Scout Leader

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Main Contacts: Children, parents / carers of the children, other Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, Section Leaders within the Group, Assistant District and County Commissioners, Group Executive members.

General Main Tasks

Aid the section Leader in the delivery of a Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account needs interests and abilities of the children within the section
Agree responsibilities with the section Leader and other members of the Leadership Team, taking into account, when appropriate, the development of the individual's Personal Learning Plan
Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate rules in Policy, Organisation and Rules that govern meetings, events, and other adventurous activities and the Young People First initiative
Support the section Leader in encouraging every member of the section to attend at least one one residential experience and excursion each year
Support the Section Leader in promoting the moving on award
Actively support and promote with other leaders of the Group the achievement of the Group Awards
Be aware of the Group's financial procedures
Attend meeting of the Group Council, as well as meetings of leaders at Group and District level
Attend appropriate Sectional Meetings, as agreed with Beaver Scout Leader
Work with a Training Adviser to complete Adult Training