Job Overview
We currently have the opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive, and well organised Deputy Manager to support and deliver quality childcare at our Out of School Club based in York.
The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The role involves maintaining organised records for the day to day running of the breakfast and out of school club and holiday clubs. Taking a lead role in the development of high-quality play and learning, maintaining a safe and secure environment.
The successful applicant will be required to:
· Provide professional leadership, management, and motivation.
· Demonstrate an understanding of planning and facilitating an outstanding play environment based upon Playwork Principles for children aged from 4 to 11 years alongside sound knowledge of the EYFS.
· Maintain exceptional levels of play-led childcare.
· Ensure staff feel supported and valued in their roles.
· Achieve compliance with regulatory requirements.
· Be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Build upon strong parent/carer and school relationships.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- To ensure all policies and procedures are followed by the staff team at all times.
- To ensure staff are aware and follow all risk assessments.
- Support and encourage the staff team to put their ideas forward.
- Provide a fully inclusive, stimulating, safe and caring environment.
- To carry out regular supervisions for all staff.
- To support the staff team to positively promote and manage children’s behaviour.
- To complete Staff Rotas.
- To organise and attend monthly staff meetings.
- To provide written reports for Trustee meetings.
- To attend training sessions provided by York Childcare.
- Take and maintain childcare bookings and registers.
- To liaise with the school regarding family issues, safeguarding and incidents when appropriate.
- To report any incidents or complaints to the Trustees
- To liaise with the relevant team with regards to invoices and accounts.
- To liaise with other outside agencies.
Experience
· At least 2 year’s managerial experience is desirable.
· Must have knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and a minimum of Level 3 Qualification in childcare / education / learning in the early years. Support will be given for opportunities to gain qualifications in leadership and management.
Staff Benefits
· 22 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays
· Paid leave between Christmas & New Year
· Company sick pay entitlement
· Additional leave for length of
· Discounted childcare for staff who have children attending the Club
· Enrolment into an Employee Assistance programme
· Yearly Flu Jab Voucher
· Support with training and qualification opportunities.
Post-holders will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and employment will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references.
If you are passionate about creating an inclusive community space where members can thrive, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Club Manager.
Pay: £24,648.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
