Why Join Wise Owls?
Wise Owls Childcare is a well-established provider of nurseries, after-school clubs, and holiday clubs in the Maidenhead and Reading areas. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care in a happy, safe, and engaging environment for children and staff alike.
Job Description:
Wise Owls Childcare is seeking a dynamic and organised individual to manage our after-school club based at Furze Platt Senior School. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified childcare professional; the candidate must have a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
The role is working Monday to Friday during term time from 2.30 pm – 6.30 pm.
Key Responsibilities
Club Manager (Furze Platt):
* To supervise the day-to-day management of all areas of your club, the staff, training them, and encouraging their personal development to thrive
* To ensure the children in our care aged 3-14 years have fun within our clubs with a range of activities including sports, outdoor play, arts and crafts, baking, experiments, homework sessions, and you always work in partnership with parents.
* To provide a happy, safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children
* To always follow the Club's policies and procedures
* To work as part of a team and be part of the Management group, with your main focus as providing excellent childcare
* To assign a training buddy to all new staff and a clear training program to capture all the skills needed for their role and progression.
* To ensure all new employees have an effective induction and the induction programme is followed and completed to a high standard.
* To have a positive impact on the setting by engaging with staff and supporting them with their roles.
* Ensuring the risk assessments are done, clear, and capture all risks of every aspect of the setting to ensure all staff, children, and parents are safe at all times, and followed by the staff.
* Have a clear understanding of the business strategy and expectations.
* Review and implement overall Wise Owls business plans with the Operations Director
* To work as part of a team and participate doing your role to your full potential every day at work.
* Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the club, ensuring safeguarding practices are always followed and any concerns are communicated to the relevant agencies and the Operations Director.
Safeguarding Statement
Wise Owls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Full application form required.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15,480.00-£19,780.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Work Location: In person