Job Description
Looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children? KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of fun & affordable after school club, breakfast club and holiday club childcare and are passionate about delivering high‑quality childcare. KOOSA Kids are now recruiting for an After School Club Playwork Childcare Manager at our club at The Heights Primary School in Caversham, Reading.
The role
As After School Club Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations and management of an after school club. You will manage and direct a small team, ensuring safe and organised running of the club, fully supported by your Regional Manager and a dedicated Operations Team.
Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the After School Club at The Heights Primary School in Caversham, Reading.
* Print off daily registers & manage safe and secure sign‑in & sign‑out process each day, communicating effectively with school staff & parents at all times.
* Develop a thorough understanding of KOOSA Kids programme of activity and deliver activities accordingly to children each afternoon, directing colleagues as appropriate.
* Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs (Physical, Behaviour, Dietary).
* Purchase healthy snacks for the After School Club.
* Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & KOOSA Kids internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding, and communicate any concerns to the Safeguarding Officer in a timely fashion.
* Ensure the After School Club operates to Ofsted and KOOSA Kids policies & procedures at all times.
* Carry out daily risk assessments & complete all relevant operational paperwork.
* Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each day. Carry out cleaning duties as necessary.
Skills & Experience
* You ideally have min 2 years managerial / supervisory experience in a childcare, early years or playwork setting.
* A Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Childcare or Playwork (or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential.
* Would suit somebody with experience of working in a Primary School, Pre‑School or Nursery, e.g. a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator or Nursery Manager or Assistant.
* Be reliable and passionate over everything else.
* Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 11 years.
* Opportunities to gain qualifications and further growth & development, will be available for candidates who match our ambitions.
* Full training provided.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 2:55 - 6:00pm term‑time only.
Company Benefits
Company pension, discounted childcare, holiday pay, social activities, professional development, career progression & recognisable qualifications nationwide. Additionally, enjoy access to KOOSA Kids employee discount portal, giving you discounts, rewards and perks on thousands of brands.
Safeguarding & DBS
KOOSA Kids are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
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