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SalaryThe Manager is to lead an effective childcare team delivering a high quality, flexible childcare service that meets the needs of the children and their families. To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and operation of the club. To provide a safe, stimulating environment for the children, with creative and appropriate play opportunities.
Main duties include:
Working in partnership with the WASPS Management Committee and staff as part of a highly motivated and professional team
Administering the management of WASPS according to the decisions of the WASPS Management Committee
Providing a high quality, safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the children attending WASPS, including the collection of children form school and the safe delivery of children to parents/named carers
Leading and managing WASPS staff, coordinating staffing arrangements and arranging the recruitment process of new staff when required
Providing staff with appropriate inductions, support and supervision, identifying training needs (including one s own), holding regular staff meetings and following up on any staff-related issues or concerns
Developing and maintain good communication with all members of the club, with the school, and especially with parents
Attending WASPS Management Committee meetings and Joint Venture Committee (Premises) meetings
Following up with actions from the Premises meetings regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the building
Working alongside the Treasurer and Financial Administrator in financial matters and assisting in preparing budgets
Maintaining the online booking system (IPAL), keeping family accounts updated and following-up late payments
Being the Equals card-holder and making regular purchases for the club
Accessing childcare funding from government organisations
Ensuring staff and child records, registers, and logs are properly maintained
Ensuring that club policies and procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to
Understanding and applying the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Being the Designated Person responsible for children safeguarding in the setting and having regular meetings with the school DP
Promoting WASPS Equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
Monitoring and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment
Ensuring that all the club s sessions (breakfast, after-school, and holiday club) have the staff required
Supporting the club s sessions as and when needed
Carrying out any other reasonable additional duties as may be required by the WASPS Management Committee.
Minimum requirements:
NVQ Level 3 in childcare, or equivalent
Experience as a childcare practitioner
Experience supervising staff
Ability to plan sessions
Ability to create reports using Microsoft Office products
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work under pressure
Safeguarding training
Ability to understand and control spending to meet financial constraints
Can work independently
Desirable requirements:
Experience in management of resources
Experience in personnel development
First aid training
The working hours follow the Waterbeach Primary School term time calendar. During term time, the Manager is expected to work 32.5 hours per week, with each day broken down as follows:
1.5h in Breakfast club (7:30am to 9:00am)
3h in After-School club (3:00pm to 6:00pm)
2h admin
Applications closing date is 30th of April, after which interviews of selected candidates will follow.
