After School Club Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 9,300; Part time

Job summary

Wrappers, the after-school club at Harvington CofE First and Nursery School, is recruiting a permanent manager to run its weekday provision for children. The role focuses on planning and delivering creative and sports activities, leading a team of play workers, and keeping accurate records and budgets.

The club runs Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm during term time only, 15 hours a week. Applicants need an NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent, and a satisfactory DBS check is a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent.
• First Aid training or willingness to become trained.
• Food hygiene training or willingness to become trained.
• Satisfactory DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities (arts, crafts, sports, educational games).
• Lead day-to-day club operations for smooth, efficient running and security.
• Manage Wrappers staff, including training and induction, and participate in in-service training.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed; stay updated.
• Set up wrap-around provision for daily activities with the staffing team.
• Listen to children to guide and shape daily activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision with senior leaders.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, registers, allergies, food safety checks, accidents, and data protection.
• Manage budgets and supplies including weekly food orders.
• Provide a small meal or snack during the club.
• Carry out risk assessments where necessary.
• Build professional relationships with staff and the wider school community.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent

First Aid training

Food hygiene training

Job description

Wrappers, the after-school club at Harvington CofE First and Nursery School, is recruiting a permanent manager to run its weekday provision for children. The role centres on planning and delivering creative and sports activities, leading a team of play workers, and keeping accurate records and budgets. The club runs Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm during term time only, 15 hours a week. Applicants need an NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent, and a satisfactory DBS check is a condition of appointment.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities such as arts, crafts, sports and educational games
• Lead the club day to day so it runs smoothly and efficiently, including security
• Manage Wrappers staff, including training and induction, and attend in-service training as required
• Ensure staff follow safeguarding and health and safety policies, keeping up to date with them
• Set up the wrap-around provision for daily activities with the staffing team
• Listen to children to guide and shape daily activities
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision with senior leaders
• Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, registers, allergies, food safety checks, accidents and medication, meeting confidentiality and data protection standards
• Manage budgets and supplies, including the weekly food order and resources
• Provide a small meal or snack during the club
• Carry out risk assessments where necessary
• Build professional working relationships with staff and the wider school community

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent
• First Aid training, or willingness to become trained
• Food hygiene training, or willingness to become trained

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS check covering convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings