Playscheme Manager - Oxshott

CLUBLAND PLAYSCHEME LTD; Oxshott; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay uplift

First Aid training provided

Permanent contract

Job summary

CLUBLAND PLAYSCHEME LTD operates a playscheme at The Royal Kent School in Oxshott, delivering breakfast and after-school care for 4-11s. This hands-on manager role involves leading activities, supporting staff, and liaising with parents and school staff to create a safe, engaging environment.

The role offers permanent, fixed hours with an attractive hourly rate and holiday uplift. Training in First Aid and safeguarding is provided, with career progression through year-round sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4-11.
• Ability to plan a varied mix of activities.
• Strong communicator with staff, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead child-led play, crafts, cookery, outdoor activities, and games.
• Inspire and support Playworkers to deliver high-quality sessions.
• Ensure health and safety, safeguarding, and daily club operations.
• Build trusted relationships with parents and school staff to support wellbeing.
• Assist with staff rotas, stock checks, and light admin.

Skills

Team leadership

Childcare experience

Activity planning

Communication

Education

Childcare qualifications Level 2/3

Job description

Playscheme Manager - Royal Kent School, Oxshott

Bring the fun. Lead the team. Make every school day brighter.

Do you love working with children and inspiring others? We’re looking for a Playscheme Manager to run our breakfast and afterschool club at The Royal Kent School in Oxshott. This is a hands-on role where no two sessions are ever the same – one moment you’ll be setting up crafts or games, the next you’ll be chatting with parents, leading your team, or helping children settle in after school.

At Clubland, we’re a small, family-run business passionate about creating safe, fun, and enriching experiences for children aged 4-11. Our managers are at the heart of this – bringing energy, creativity, and leadership every day.

The Role

• Lead the fun – oversee child-led play, crafts, cookery, outdoor activities, and games.
• Inspire your team – support and motivate Playworkers to give children the best start and finish to their school day.
• Keep it safe & smooth – manage health and safety, safeguarding, risk assessments, and daily club operations.
• Build relationships – work closely with parents and school staff to support each child’s wellbeing.
• Stay organised – support with staff rotas, stock checks, and simple admin (around 1 hr per week as overtime).

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Creative, organised, and full of energy
• Experienced in working with children (ideally 4-11s) and leading teams
• Confident in planning and delivering a mix of activities
• A great communicator who can build trust with staff, children, and parents
• Motivated to keep children safe, happy, and inspired

Desirable extras: childcare/playwork qualifications (Level 2/3), Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding training, or experience with EYFS/Ofsted standards – but don’t worry if you don’t have them yet, we provide full training!

The Practical Bits

• Location: The Royal Kent School, Oxshott, Surrey
• Hours: Breakfast Club 07:10-08:45 & Afterschool Club 14:30-18:00, Monday-Friday (term time only). Option of extra work in holiday clubs.
• Contract: Permanent, fixed hours
• Pay: £15.80/hr starting rate, plus 12.07% holiday pay uplift (total £17.71/hr). Breakfast Club is paid at time and a quarter. Pay increases with training and years of service.
• Training: First Aid and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead training included and paid for.