HRH Children's Services Manager | London, N5 1XB | Part Time / Full Time | 17.5 to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm (part-time) or 10:00 am and 6:00 pm (full-time) | £17,490 – £34,980 per annum
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Since 1974, our client has been at the heart of the community, fostering inclusion, growth, and opportunity. They're a non-profit organisation committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where people from all walks of life—particularly those from disadvantaged communities—can thrive.
They are seeking an HRH Children's Services Managerto manage the delivery of an integrated Out of School service within a school and work with early years children in our creche services. This service includes childcare, learning, activity clubs, and play opportunities for children aged 4 to 11 years, all provided within a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. You will be delivering a term-time offer of an after-school provision and holiday playscheme during the school holidays.
In relation to your role in our Creche you will need to be prepared to work and lead on providing care for early years children, whilst parents are taking part in services onsite.
Please note that this post is exempt from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. HRH is committed to safeguarding children, so all applicants will be subject to HRH's safe recruitment process.
Are you the right person for the job?
Must have 5 years' experience of working with children aged 5-11, in an educational setting
Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in childcare
A minimum of 2 years' experience managing staff
Able to demonstrate levels of numeracy & literacy to GCSE (A-C)
Ability to support children with their homework
Demonstrates the ability to work within a structured framework
Must be able to work effectively with parents and other members of the community
Able to manage staff and resources
Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities
Good understanding of the health and safety requirements relevant to the role
Must be able to manage the day-to-day administration of the service, including financial information
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver a combined service that integrates educational, play, and leisure activities. Strong understanding of children's learning, development, and how out-of-school services support educational achievement
Qualified First Aid certificate
What will your role look like
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and stimulating environment for children, including ensuring the building is tidy and following first aid procedures and safeguarding protocol
Manage and develop an integrated educational service, where education, leisure, play and childcare activities are all wrapped into one service. The service should reflect the school's priorities, which should be exciting, challenging, creative and responsive to the needs of the children and the Early Years Framework
Be the Deputy safeguarding lead
Will deputise for the Head of Children's Services as required
You will assist the Head in delivering the holiday playschemes and will be expected to manage a provision. We currently deliver 10 weeks of holiday playscheme
Ensure that our services are in line with the Early Years' Framework and will assist the Head in implementing the framework at other projects
Lead, supervise, and support Out of School Service Workers and tutors, ensuring training records are maintained, training needs are met, and staff are effectively managed and supported
Support administrative and financial tasks, including maintaining SPR files, preparing leaflets and marketing materials, and participating in the recruitment process
Ensure compliance with Ofsted and local authority requirements, including keeping up-to-date policies, staff files, and records, and supporting inspections from LBI and Ofsted
To manage the Out of School Service Workers and tutors in your charge, and carry out supervision
To deliver a programme that supports the children's learning and development. This will include assisting children with their homework
Ensuring that duties and responsibilities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework
Ensuring that services are delivered according to appropriate professional standards and to Ofsted requirements
Ensure that the ethos of the school is maintained at all times
Ensure that duties and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the policies of the School and Highbury Roundhouse at all times
Ensure that professional boundaries with children, parents and carers are maintained at all times
Play a key role in preparing monitoring reports and information for funders, including the London Borough of Islington
Any other duties appropriate to the grade that may be required
Be prepared to work flexible hours in accordance with the needs of the service
Be prepared to work at other sites
What can you expect in return?
28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
10% staff discount in HRH café
Contributory 5% staff pension scheme
Continued development training
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