Before and After School Club Manager

Our happy and successful school is looking for a member of staff to lead before and after school childcare at Church of the Ascension. We are seeking to appoint a committed, passionate and flexible person who will help ensure that our children are safe, secure and happy. This is a new position as the club launches in September 2019.

• To work in partnership with Headteacher/Governors and staff as part of a highly motivated and 
professional team.
• To manage and lead a team of before and after school club assistants
• To organise staff meetings, contribute to staff development and keep up to date with current 
childcare issues
• To plan and lead safe and stimulating childcare including collection of children from school and the 
safe delivery of children to parents/named carers.
• To promote good practice in a professional and inclusive manner.
• Be fully involved in all activities associated with the childcare provision.
• To understand, work within and promote and contribute to the ongoing development of the clubs 
policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for the day to day administration, record keeping, ordering and purchasing of 
equipment, supplies and resources, working with agreed budgets.
• To be responsible for administering bookings and fees
• To have an understanding of the Statutory Requirements and the ability to meet them
• School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and 
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young 
people for whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Child 
Protection Policy Statement at all times
• To lead the implementation and adherence to all safeguarding/child protection procedures in the 
Before and After School Club, including taking on the role of Designated Person, if required
• To work closely with all school staff to create and develop open and inclusive working partnerships 
which support the development of the children.
• To plan an appropriate range of activities that meet the needs of all the children, whilst having regard 
to the Early Years Foundation Stage and Play Principles.
• To plan, and supervise the hygienic provision of healthy food and refreshments
• To supervise the cleaning and ensure that the areas used by the club are left tidy and clean.
• To make sure that materials and equipment are maintained and stored properly.
• To work closely with parents to create and develop open and inclusive working partnerships which 
support the development of their children.
• To initiate close liaison with other childcare/play related organisations including the Early Years 
Childcare Service.
• To have a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and take the lead in reporting 
concerns to Social Care when appropriate.
• To promote inclusive attitudes and practices.
• To provide induction training, performance reviews and ongoing training for support of new and 
existing staff and trainees/volunteers at the club.
• To undertake observation, assessment and record keeping.
• Ensure First Aid is administered, recorded and reported in line with procedures

• Experience of working with or caring for children of the relevant age 
• Full working knowledge of school policies relating to health and safety, behaviour, attendance, equal 
opportunities, child protection.
• Working knowledge of welfare and safeguarding issues
• Understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years, Childcare or higher relevant qualification.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills - pass grade in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent
• Training in relevant skills i.e paediatric first aid, basic food hygiene
• Ability to use ICT effectively.
• Ability to use other technology as required.

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Have an awareness of confidentiality and Data Protection
• To actively promote our commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children
Previous experience in working in before and after school childcare provision

The working hours in term time are on split shift basis (7:30AM - 9:00AM 3:10PM - 6:10PM)

Additionally there are five further hours a week attached to the role which are designated for administration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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