*Job Summary*
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We are looking for two or three enthusiastic and experienced *Club Managers* to form a *collaborative management team*, jointly responsible for leading our two WOW Club settings in Loxwood and Wisborough Green.
Together, you will ensure both clubs run smoothly, maintaining the highest standards of care, safeguarding and play-based learning. You'll share leadership duties across the sites, manage and support staff, oversee planning and delivery of activities, and build strong relationships with parents, schools and the wider community.
This is a hands-on role for childcare professionals who thrive in a team environment and want to make a real difference in children's lives.
*Hours:* Before, After School & School Holidays (with paid admin time)
*Team Leadership and Shared Management*
* Work collaboratively with fellow managers to oversee the day-to-day running of both WOW Club sites (and potentially more in future).
* Coordinate staff rotas, supervision, and communication across settings.
* Lead, support and motivate a friendly team to deliver exceptional wraparound care.
* Ensure consistency of standards, practice and ethos across both schools.
* Support one another to cover sessions, absences and site responsibilities when needed.
* Build relationships with children and families to become the most trusted and respected childcare settings in the area.
*Play and Activity Planning*
* Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging activities that promote play, creativity, wellbeing and inclusion.
* Provide a fun, safe and nurturing environment for all children.
* Encourage independence, teamwork and confidence through play.
* Maintain a positive and welcoming club atmosphere at all times.
*Safeguarding and Compliance*
* Share responsibility as Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) across both sites.
* Ensure all policies, procedures and statutory requirements (EYFS, Ofsted, Health & Safety, GDPR) are followed.
* Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, accidents and medication.
* Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure safe environments for children and staff.
* Work with head office to share best practice and manage diverse situations across settings.
*Administration and Coordination*
* Share responsibility for budgets, resources and ordering.
* Support recruitment, induction and staff training together.
* Prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain ongoing compliance.
* Communicate effectively with parents, schools and the wider community.
*Essential Requirements*
* *Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Playwork*, or a *commitment to complete one.*
* Experience in a supervisory or managerial role working with children.
* Ability to understand and practice Ofsted requirements for wraparound care.
* Excellent teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
* Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
* Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
Training will be provided and paid for.
*Desirable*
* Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training.
* Experience managing or supporting childcare settings.
* Understanding of the EYFS in a play-based, school-aged childcare context.
*Why Join WOW Club?*
* Be part of a *friendly, supportive management team* that values collaboration and creativity.
* Opportunity to shape and grow two thriving, community-based wraparound clubs.
* Ongoing professional development and training. xxuwjjq
* Rewarding role making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £27,500.00-£30,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person