We are looking for an outstanding Senior Playcentre Manager to join the team at our Camden Square Playcentre in the heart of Camden Town.
The Senior Playcentre Manager will contribute to the day-to-day operations of Out of School Childcare & Play services at Camden Square Playcentre. Your responsibilities will include creating and retaining a happy and committed staff team, leading them in delivering high-quality play services that promote children’s health and well-being, and assisting in the development of new projects and services. As an experienced playwork manager, you will work effectively with stakeholders and develop positive relationships with parents/carers.
In return, we are offering the following package to the right candidate:
Reporting to: Head of Operational Development
Direct Reports: Deputy/SENCo, Playworkers, sessional staff, volunteers, interns, and placement workers
Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
The Person We Are Looking For:
The Play Centre Manager will take full responsibility for the operations at PACE’s Camden Square Play Centre. They will ensure all services are delivered safely in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and support the delivery of PACE policies. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a happy, committed staff team, leading high-quality, inclusive play services that support children’s health and well-being, and developing new projects and services. An experienced playwork manager will work effectively with stakeholders and develop positive relationships with parents/carers.
To succeed in this role, you will have an appropriate early years, childcare, education, or playwork qualification at Level 3 or above. You will also have 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, able to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including service users, parents, staff, and delivery partners. Additionally, you should have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, EYFS, Ofsted standards, and relevant current legislation, as well as approaches for supporting children and young people with disabilities.
About PACE:
We are a local, grassroots charity providing high-quality, inclusive play services in Camden to children aged 2-18 years.
Our team is what makes our work possible, and we seek passionate, experienced team members to ensure we deliver exceptional services to our community. We offer an extensive benefits package, including:
* The London Living Wage
* 5% pension contribution
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee assistance programme
We value our staff and promote from within to support their growth.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, and recruit in line with our policy on Equal Opportunities and Human Rights.
How to Apply
Send completed applications to iola@paceforall.com
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, call 020 7183 5120. Please note this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory references.
PACE
020 7183 5120 | https://www.paceforall.com/
Mary Terrace, London, NW1 7LR
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