Job Description

We currently have the opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive, and well organised Manager to join the team to support and deliver quality childcare at Dringhouses Out of School Club. The role will involve maintaining organised records for the day to day running of the breakfast and out of school club. Taking a lead role in the development of high-quality play and learning, maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will be employed by the Trustees of Dringhouses Out of School Club.

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 attend trustee meetings and provide written reports. To attend monthly meetings with the OOSC Support Service Manager. To attend training sessions provided by the OOSC Support Service. 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 OOSC Finance Administrator 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

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

3 Closure days over the Christmas & New Year period additional to annual leave.

10 days paid sick leave over a 12-month rolling period.

Additional leave for length of service - 1 additional day after years 2/3/4 respectively.

Free Childcare for staff who have children attending Dringhouses Primary School.

Yearly Flu Jab Voucher

Support with training and qualification opportunities.

Free onsite parking.

This is a full-time post: 37.5 hours per week all year round.

The Salary is 30,225 gross per annum.

For an application pack or an informal chat please contact Emily Sweetman 07704069078 or email dringhouses@dringhousesoosc.co.uk

Closing date 30 May 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,225.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free flu jabs Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025