Play Services Lead: Create Happy, Inclusive Play

Pace; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The London Living Wage

5% pension contribution

Flexible leave arrangements

Ongoing professional development and培训

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Service Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of its Camden Square and Fairfield Playcentres. You will recruit and retain a motivated staff team, lead the delivery of high-quality play services that promote children's health and well-being, and collaborate with parents, carers and partners.

The role requires an Level 3+ qualification in early years/childcare/playwork, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• To succeed in this role, you will have an appropriate early years, childcare, education or playwork qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Experience managing staff and leading teams in delivering high-quality, inclusive play or childcare services.
• You will be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, including service users, parents, staff and delivery partners.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, EYFS, Ofsted standards and relevant current legislation.

Responsibilities

• The Service Lead will contribute to the day-to-day operations of Out of School Childcare & Play services at Camden Square Playcentre.
• Take full responsibility for the operations at PACE's Fairfield Playcentre and ensure all services are delivered in a safe way, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a happy and committed staff team and develop positive relationships with parents/carers and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 3+ Early years / childcare / playwork

Job description

Pace is seeking a Service Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of its Camden Square and Fairfield Playcentres. You will recruit and retain a motivated staff team, lead the delivery of high-quality play services that promote children's health and well-being, and collaborate with parents, carers and partners.

The role requires an Level 3+ qualification in early years/childcare/playwork, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and relevant regulations.