Earlybirds Manager

Walmley Junior School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Birmingham is seeking an Earlybirds Manager to lead high-quality childcare for children aged 7 to 11 before and after school. The role includes establishing a holiday club, providing a stimulating environment through play and structured activities, and collaborating with parents on children's individual needs. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and share a passion for creativity in childcare.

Benefits

Childcare fees waived for children attending the school

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to lead by example.
• High expectations of children’s learning and behaviour.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage high‑quality affordable childcare of children aged 7 to 11 years before and after school.
• Assist in care sensitive to individual needs in partnership with parents/carers.
• Provide a stimulating environment through structured activities.
• Establish a holiday club when appropriate.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Fluency in spoken English

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Earlybirds Manager to join our team, responsible for high‑quality affordable childcare of children aged 7 to 11 years before and after school during term time. The role supports care sensitive to the individual needs, race, culture, gender, and religion of the children in partnership with their parents/carers. The manager provides a caring and stimulating environment through play and structured activities within the remit of the Children Act 1988 and will establish a holiday club during school holidays when appropriate.

Walmley Junior School is a thriving 3‑form entry school located in Sutton Coldfield with large, well‑equipped grounds that provide an engaging and enriching environment for pupils. Our school prides itself on strong community links and positive relationships with students and their families. If a child attends our school, childcare fees are waived.

Responsibilities

• Manage high‑quality affordable childcare of children aged 7 to 11 years before and after school during term time.
• Assist in the provision of care sensitive to individual needs, race, culture, gender, and religion of children in partnership with parents/carers.
• Provide a caring and stimulating environment through play and structured activities within the remit of the Children Act 1988.
• Establish a holiday club during school holidays when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated and forward‑thinking, able to lead by example.
• High expectations of children’s learning and behaviour, with good communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload efficiently.
• Passionate about creativity and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Fluency in spoken English is essential.