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Afterschool Club Manager
Our Client is looking to employ a Afterschool Club Manager to work Term-Time for their high-quality bespoke Afterschool Club based near Burntwood, Staffordshire. The successful candidate must work passionately with the ever-changing climate of childcare to ensure they are accounting for any pioneering research or digging deep into theory to support children in reaching their potential
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in childcare in a Term-Time position and lead the our of school club team. The setting supports staff to progress in their knowledge through robust continued professional development programmes
Main Duties for this role:
- Supporting the staff team in developing practise though modelling and or training
- Supporting through direct working in the club with the staff in ratio during the working week
- To ensure all staff understand their roles and responsibilities and hold staff to account for their positions.
- Supporting staff as individuals, taking time to understand their needs and promoting staff confidence and wellbeing.
- Induction of new staff following company policy and following a programme of supervision to support existing staff. Including setting up robust plans of support as required.
- Reviewing policy and procedure and ensuring policy is followed at all times
- Taking the lead in all matters inclusive of safeguarding ( as DSL) and staffing, reporting to company director so she can represent the company during external safeguarding meetings etc.
- To understand and manage registers/booking systems inc funding and keep all registers and bookings up to date.
- Ensure all booking systems are followed correctly, registers are kept up to date and accurate information is share with interested parties, ie Director and office staff.
- Ensure the Out of school club is working in an economically viable way, monitoring ratios, staff effectiveness, ensuring numbers of children are in line with staffing to avoid any redundancies.
- Monitor staff attendance and record any consistent absence to discuss with staff, in line with staff absence policy.
- To build and uphold good relationships with the school and other outside agencies involves with children in your care.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification
- Evidence of ongoing personal development training
- Desire to continue with professional development
- To have a current live DBS
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, safeguarding
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge of Child Development and children’s needs
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Working in a setting that has excellent indoor and outdoor facilities
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then call Ollie or one of our Nursery Team on (phone number removed) or register your details by emailing your most up to date CV to (url removed)
