Job Description

Location: Alderton County Junior & Infant School Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton IG10 3HE

Start Date: 1st September

Contract: Term Time Only - with the option to work during the holidays if desired at nearby sites per week

Hours: 25 hrs per week

Working hours: Monday - Fridays 7:15am - 8:45am & 2:30pm - 6:00pm

Pay: Up to £17.00 an hour

**An EYFS Early Years Qualification is essential for this role, and Management & Team leading experience desirable and able to demonstrate a real passion for working with children**

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead a fun, nurturing and inspiring wraparound club?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Breakfast & After School Club Manager to join our friendly team in Alderon, IG10.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to lead our well-established wraparound care provision, creating a safe, happy and engaging environment where children can play, learn and thrive before and after the school day.

⭐ Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification (EYFS) – Essential ⭐

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold a Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification recognised for working within the EYFS in England. Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning or Teaching Assistant qualifications do not meet the essential criteria for this role.

About the Role

As Club Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our Breakfast & After School Club, ensuring children receive outstanding care in a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment.

You will lead a small team, plan engaging activities, build strong relationships with children, families and the school, and ensure the club operates to the highest standards of care, safeguarding and professionalism.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (essential).
• Have experience working with children in an Early Years or childcare setting.
• Have previous supervisory or management experience (desirable).
• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding and child development.
• Be confident leading and motivating a team.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be passionate about providing exceptional childcare experiences for children.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Breakfast & After School Club.
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
• Plan and deliver fun, creative and engaging activities.
• Ensure children's safety, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
• Supervise, support and inspire club staff.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and school staff.
• Complete planning, registers, administration and other club documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and all relevant policies and procedures.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly and welcoming team.
• The opportunity to lead a well-established wraparound care provision.
• Ongoing support throughout your maternity cover contract.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's daily experiences.

If you're a caring, enthusiastic and organised Early Years professional who enjoys inspiring children and leading a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to safeguarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must:

• Complete our application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)
• Provide two references (including most recent employer)
• Undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Provide appropriate documentation for vetting

For more information:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

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