Good Shepherd Clubs provides high-quality wraparound childcare for families across Hemel Hempstead, delivering fun, safe, and engaging breakfast and after-school clubs for children aged 3–11.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Manager to lead our club at Oakleaf Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive and friendly team.
Whether you're an experienced childcare professional or looking to build a rewarding career working with children, we offer full training, ongoing support, and opportunities to develop your skills.
If you're passionate about helping children thrive, we'd love to hear from you!
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours to fit around other commitments
- Term-time only roles (with paid holiday entitlement)
- A chance to work in a fun, supportive environment where no two days are the same
- Opportunities for career progression within the clubs
- Full training provided
Hours of work:
- After School Club: 2:45pm – 6:15pm
(Breakfast Club and Holiday Club hours are also available)
About you:
We're looking for a Manager who is:
- Passionate about creating positive experiences for children and supporting their development
- A confident leader who can motivate and support a team to deliver outstanding childcare
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage the day-to-day running of a busy club
- Friendly and approachable, with excellent communication skills when working with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and health and safety in a safe, welcoming environment
- Proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to solve problems and lead by example
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to the completion of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting the staff team to deliver high-quality play opportunities.
- Overseeing the implementation of safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
- Ensuring policies are regularly reviewed and adhered to by all staff.
- Liaising with schools, parents, and external agencies as needed.
- Supervising staff, delegating tasks, and providing feedback to support professional growth.
- Planning, preparing, and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
- Providing comprehensive care for the children, including collecting them from school and ensuring their safe handover to parents/carers.
- Escorting children safely from their schools to the club.
- Setting up and packing away the play space, including moving furniture and play equipment.
- Preparing and serving refreshments while ensuring hygiene, health, and safety standards are met.
- Administering first aid when necessary.
- Consulting with children and involving them in the planning of activities.
- Encouraging and supporting parental involvement in the club.
- Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, and childcare agencies.
- Undertaking relevant training and continuous professional development.
- Maintaining a safe, healthy, and secure environment in line with health and safety legislation.
- Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Additional Safeguarding & Risk Management Responsibilities:
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times, with a strong focus on safeguarding practices.
- Being vigilant and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and club policies.
- Carrying out daily risk assessments of the premises, equipment, and activities, taking immediate action to minimise hazards. (Manager)
- Maintaining accurate records including attendance, incidents, accidents, and safeguarding logs. (Manager)
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and managing behaviour positively in line with the club’s behaviour policy.
- Ensuring all safeguarding and child protection training is kept up to date. (Manager)
Essential qualities
· Appropriate Level 3 qualification
· Experience of working with 3 to 11 year old
· Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
· Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
· Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
· Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills
· Sound judgement and common sense
· Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
Desirable qualities
· Experience of working within a play-based setting
· Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Appropriate child protection training
· Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
. Food hygiene training
We will be carrying out a DBS check on all successful candidates.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification?
- Do you live in Hemel Hempstead?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
