Childcare Club Manager - Barns Green, Horsham

Junior Adventures Group UK; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Childcare Club Manager in Horsham to oversee the Breakfast, Afterschool Club, and Camp. This role involves ensuring safety, mentoring staff, and planning engaging activities. Ideal applicants will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to child welfare, with opportunities for career progression and training. Flexible working patterns and supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Paid planning and administration time

Discounted childcare

Rewards for referrals

Excellent career progression

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and childcare settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies.
• Ability to plan engaging activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the childcare club.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children.
• Build positive relationships with parents and schools.
• Observe and mentor staff during activities.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Planning activities

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Childcare Club Manager - Barns Green, Horsham

Term Hours : 6.45-9.00am & 2.45-6.30pm plus paid admin time

Camp Hours : 8-hour shifts per day

Salary :

£13.50.Annual Salary is £24,657.75 (£13.50 x 35.125 hr x 52 weeks)

Department : Childcare

Reporting to : Area Manager

Location : RH130PJ

At Pioneer Childcare we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life. That's why we employ the most skilful and capable staff. Our aim is to provide opportunities that allow the children, and our staff, to thrive in environments that are stimulating, engaging and fun.

Overview

As a Club Manager, you will manage a setting and be specifically responsible for the running of Breakfast, Afterschool Club and Camp, ensuring the delivery of safe, planned, fun activities to the children in our care.

You will provide effective leadership to your staff, whilst meeting the high standards expected to deliver our high-quality childcare. You will ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care and be an excellent role model to your team and the children.

Key features

• Ensure the children are happy and settled at club
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and colleagues
• Manage staffing and logistics on a day-to-day basis
• Plan activities, observe your staff and provide feedback
• Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Mentor your team and identify areas for their development

Key tasks and responsibilities :

Reporting to the Area Manager, your tasks and responsibilities will include :

Actively managing your club :

• Organise club staffing and logistics
• Observe staff leading activities and feedback back to them
• Create activity plans with differentiation
• Be secure in Safeguarding and Prevent
• Be the point of contact for parents, answering questions or concerns

Working with your Area Manager to :

• Supervise your staff team regularly
• Maintain stakeholder relationships for your club
• Deliver training to your staff team
• Ensure your club is compliant with outside agencies, including Ofsted and Environmental Health
• Identify areas for growth at your club
• Ensure all administrative tasks are complete

What we offer :

• Fantastic support with weekly meetings
• Flexible working patterns to dovetail with other commitments.
• Excellent Company ethos and vision
• 24 / 7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid planning and administration time
• Paid accredited training
• Discounted childcare (dependent children only)
• Rewards for recommending friends to join our team
• Excellent career progression
• Fun working environment
• Staff social events
• Free uniform

Pioneer Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any job offer is subject to obtaining two positive references and the completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

There is also the requirement to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Pioneer Childcare nurtures diversity through inclusive practices. We will consider all qualified applications for this position regardless of their age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, or other characteristics.

Pioneer Childcare are an equal opportunities employer, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are a fair organisation and do not discriminate against candidates, we also consider requests on application from candidates wishing to work flexibly, part time or job share.

As an employer Pioneer Childcare are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff and reasonable adjustments will be made during the application and interview process