Play Club Leader

Love Childcare Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Dorchester is looking for a Play Club Leader. This role involves planning activities and managing a team to support children aged 4-11 during breakfast and after school clubs. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience in an Early Years setting. Benefits include flexible hours, a childcare fee discount, and a generous holiday policy. If you are passionate about childcare and making a difference in the community, apply now.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

50% discount on childcare fees

32 days holiday

Hot lunch provided

Sick pay scheme

Funded qualifications

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a Childcare or Early Years setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours between 7am-6pm Monday to Friday.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan programmes and activities based on company structure.
• Lead and inspire a team to deliver fun and engaging sessions.
• Support transport team for dropping and collecting children.

Skills

Flexible working

Building relationships

Child development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Play Club Leader

Dorchester, Dorset

Term-Time or Full-Time role available / Monday to Friday

Up to £29,432 dependent on hours, qualifications, and experience

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of one of the leading childcare providers in Dorchester! As their new Play Club Leader, you will have control over the teaching of a wide variety of activities to primary school aged children who will attend breakfast clubs, after school clubs, and holiday camps at their nursery / childcare venue, which is easily accessible on road, public transport, and by foot, as it is located a short walk from both Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations and offers ample parking.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to plan programmes and activities effectively within the company structure, monitor progress, inspire children, and deliver fun and engaging sessions at all provisions. You will also need to make sure the resources available to you and your team are used effectively and your team are led well, inspired, and have the tools and support they need to deliver outstanding sessions.

As the manager of these clubs, you will be responsible for leading a team of assistants at your site daily and supporting the transport team with dropping children to their schools after breakfast club and collecting children prior to after school clubs.

In the hours between sessions, you will get to work within the nursery rooms on site, supporting younger age groups and sharing your skills and knowledge with the wider team.

Benefits

The organisation offer a great staff benefits package, including :

• Flexible working hours around your availability (individually negotiated)
• 50% discount on childcare fees
• 32 days holiday, including bank holidays, which rises every year up to 35 days
• Hot lunch provided when on duty
• Sick pay scheme (after one years' service)
• Funded qualifications to support your develop

Requirements

You will need :

• A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
• To be able to work a flexible rota between 7am-6pm Monday to Friday
• 12 months experience working in a Childcare or Early Years setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with parents and children
• A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community

If you are interested in this role please apply or reach out to Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment, using the contact details provided.