Extended Care Manager - Level 3 EYFS

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

CPD & training

EAP

Wellbeing

Staff recognition

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a committed leader to run the out-of-school care provision at Sandhills Community Primary School in Packmoor. You will oversee daily operations, safety and play, directing a small team of staff and volunteers.

With a safeguarding focus and experience in childcare, you will plan activities, manage records and budgets, and build strong links with parents, school staff and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 EYFS qualification
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Background as an organised childcare or playwork professional
• Knowledge of childcare standards and safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day organisation, safety and play activities outside normal school hours
• Lead and direct a dedicated team of staff
• Deploy staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operation
• Plan activities and adapt spaces to support social development
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment at all times
• Apply child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Keep records and manage resources within budget
• Build collaborative relationships with parents, carers, school staff and local agencies

Skills

Staff supervision

Childcare knowledge

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Job description

This post leads the out-of-school care provision at Sandhills Community Primary School, part of the River Learning Trust, for pupils outside normal school hours. The manager oversees daily organisation, safety and play while leading a dedicated staff team. The role carries a safeguarding focus and involves regulated activity relating to children. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 30 November 2026.

What the job involves

• Oversee day-to-day organisation, safety and play activities outside normal school hours
• Lead and direct a dedicated team of staff
• Deploy staff and volunteers so the provision runs with clear direction
• Plan activities and adapt play spaces so pupils build relationships, practise social skills and feel secure
• Keep the environment safe and hygienic at all times
• Apply child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Keep records and manage resource purchasing within budget
• Build collaborative relationships with parents, carers, school staff and local agencies

Qualifications

• Level 3 EYFS qualification

Experience

• Experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Background as an organised childcare or playwork professional

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of childcare standards and healthy eating guidelines
• Competence in day-to-day administration and record-keeping
• Thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with parents, carers, school staff and local agencies

Checks & eligibility

• Checks for regulated activity relevant to children, including online searches
• Criminal record check; role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a government-backed defined benefit pension
• Recognition of continuous public sector service
• Funded continuing professional development and role-specific training
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and staff networks
• Workplace culture that respects workload and personal wellbeing
• Staff contributions recognised and celebrated