Childcare Manager

Moorside Primary (Swinton); Swinton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Moorside Primary (Swinton) is seeking a wrap-around Childcare Manager to lead breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs. You will work with the existing Childcare Manager and School Business Manager to provide safe, enriching care for children aged 3+.

The role requires collaboration, strong record-keeping, and sharing responsibility for the wellbeing of families and staff. The position is 20 hours per week all year round with rotating hours, including some evenings and holiday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 3 years and above in a formal childcare setting.
• Ability to supervise a team and work collaboratively.
• Clear commitment to safety and welfare of children.
• Strong record-keeping for registrations, contracts and attendance.
• Flexible to evenings and holiday hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee provision of high-quality play experiences for breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs.
• Plan for growth and development of this provision.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running and support for children and families.
• Support staff to deliver the care curriculum.
• Ensure provision meets users' needs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team supervision

Communication skills

Record keeping

Flexibility

Professional development

Job description

Hours:

20 hours per week all year round

Employees are required to work throughout the year with rotating hours, including split shifts during term time, scheduled from Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 18:00.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

As a wrap around Childcare Manager, you will work collaboratively with the existing Childcare Manager, reporting to the School Business Manager. Together, you will strive to continuously improve the service offering and outcomes for children. Your role will involve delivering high-quality childcare during Breakfast, Afterschool, and Holiday Club sessions. You'll be instrumental in ensuring children have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience before and after school and during holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the provision of high-quality play experiences occurring in breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs
• Plan for the continuing growth and development of this provision
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service and offer support and care to children and their families
• Work with and support staff in all aspects of the provision to ensure effective delivery of the care curriculum
• Ensure the provision meets the needs of the users

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children aged 3 years and above in a formal childcare setting
• Competence in collaborative work and team supervision
• A passion for creating a nurturing environment where children can explore and have fun
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children and adults alike
• The capability to keep precise records, registrations, contracts, and attendance data
• An understanding of child development and the ability to plan engaging activities
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility regarding the safety and welfare of children
• Flexibility in working hours as required, including evening and holiday hours
• An eagerness to engage in continued professional development

Why Join Us?

At Moorside Plus, we foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can flourish. You’ll benefit from generous holiday entitlement and a range of employee benefits.

Closing Date:

20/11/26

Safeguarding

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and documentation that supports qualifications achieved.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Supporting Documents

Job Description & Person Specification