ASC Deputy Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Orpington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in professional development

Career progression opportunities

Peer-to-peer networking and challenge

Staff wellbeing package

Probation incentive schemes

Safeguarding, training in Prevent and等

Job summary

Crofton Infant School is seeking a Deputy Manager for the After School Club, covering two sites and acting as safeguarding lead while based at the infant site. The role is term-time, 18.75 hours per week over 38 weeks, with optional Holiday Club sessions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

You will deputise for the club manager, oversee medical needs, and work with the team to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for children.

Qualifications

• DfE approved NVQ Level 3 in Early Years.
• Eligibility checks: Enhanced DBS and references.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the After School Club manager across two schools.
• Lead as designated safeguarding lead (DSL).
• Provide for the medical needs of children attending the club.
• Help provide a fun and safe environment for all children.
• Work as part of the existing team of play workers.

Skills

Communicates well with children and

Team player

Initiative

Organised and friendly

Safe and fun environment

Good sense of humour

Education

DfE approved NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Deputy manager post in the After School Club at Crofton Infant School, deputising for the club manager across both schools while based at the infant site. The core of the work is stepping in for the manager, leading as designated safeguarding lead and overseeing children's medical needs in the club. It is a term-time, afternoon role of 18.75 hours a week over 38 weeks, with optional Holiday Club sessions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deputise for the After School Club manager across both schools
• Take the lead as designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
• Provide for the medical needs of children attending the club
• Help provide a fun and safe environment for all children in the club
• Work as part of the existing team of play workers

What’s required

Qualifications

• DfE approved NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

Skills & knowledge

• Communicates well with children and adults
• Works well as part of a team
• Works on own initiative
• Well organised, friendly and outgoing
• Committed to ensuring a safe and fun environment for children
• Good sense of humour

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Other pre-employment checks, including an online search
• References before interview for shortlisted candidates

Other

• First aid trained, or willing to undertake first aid training
• Willing to train as required, including DSL and first aid

What’s offered

• Investment in professional development and career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide initiatives
• Peer-to-peer networking, collaboration and challenge
• Comprehensive staff reward and wellbeing package
• Incentive schemes for staff passing probation
• Training in safeguarding, FGM, Prevent, food hygiene and first aid