Childcare Manager / Early Years Manager – Another Place, The Lake | Kids Zone Manager
Warm hospitality
and contemporary comfort combine with views over Ullswater and the fells.
Another Place, The Lake is for taking it easy with your favourite
people, exploring the wilderness, swimming beneath a full
moon, paddleboarding across the lake, eating and drinking
well, letting go and having a good time
Another Place
Hotels – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a
team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all
about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values
- We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which
goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just
provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable
experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
An unforgettable
holiday experience amidst 18 acres of Lake District National Park, Another
Place offers private lake shore and views over Ullswater and the fells. For our
guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after,
welcome. It’s the heart and soul of our active relaxation concept, made
possible by the people on our team.
Our Childcare Manager role:
We’re looking for
an energetic, positive Childcare Manager (or Early Years Manager) to lead our
Kids’ Zone family. We are an Ofsted registered setting, within the hotel,
offering supervised sessions to guests’ children as well as
non-residents.
We know the true
power of play, indoors and out and would rather spend our time providing
quality play sessions than completing paperwork-based assessments. The outdoors
is our playground, and we know how to make the most of it, whatever the
weather. We care for children aged 6 months to 12 years old and provide a
babysitting service for children.
We seek an
experienced leader, with the relevant NVQ level 3 childcare qualification or
equivalent, and proven management experience in an Early Years setting.
You’ll be a true
team player with a love for the outdoors, able to spot the little things that
make a difference and see where others need help and advice. You’ll be full of
fresh ideas to make each Kids’ Zone session shine, from supporting team
development to pre-planning outdoor sessions, as well as role modelling
‘in-the-moment planning’.
This is a full-time
role working 40 hours over 5 days.
As our Childcare Manager you’ll be:
* Managing the setting and team for
effective childcare, adhering to the Statutory Framework and company
policies.
* Maintaining a safe and stimulating
environment reflecting both our B-Corp and core values.
* Motivating and supporting team on a
daily basis.
* Ensuring every child receives a
high-quality play session, where they can make new friendships and learn
new skills.
* Being a positive role model through
delivering hands on sessions, assessing individual needs, facilitating
smooth transitions with parents.
* Ensuring the setting and team are
always Ofsted ready. Leading the team through subsequent Ofsted
inspections.
* Collaborating with team in developing
and implementing policies, ensuring inclusivity
* Recruiting and inducting team,
undertake and deliver relevant training, lead regular team training
sessions and evaluate practices
* Ensuring personal development with
up-to-date knowledge and skills
* Enforcing health & safety and food
safety requirements.
* Managing multiple budgets, including
payroll.
* Ensuring resources reflect our unique
brand and the setting is always at its best.
* Taking on a mixture of day and evening
shifts throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays.
The skills
you’ll be sharing with us:
* A recognised and relevant level 3
qualification or equivalent in Early Years.
* Proven experience of working in a
management position within an Early Years childcare setting.
* Excellent knowledge of budgeting
processes.
* Proven experience of Safeguarding
policies and procedures
* Comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the EYFS and Statutory Framework.
* Proven experience of understanding the
importance of confidentiality and the ability to manage challenging
situations sensitively
* Ability to manage inclusive practice
with a knowledge of SEND
* Energetic team player with a positive
attitude and outlook.
* An excellent communicator who remains
calm under pressure.
Please note an
enhanced DBS will be obtained upon employment.
In return for your
energy and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a team with a shared outlook on
life where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make
every working day worthwhile.
What we’ll offer
you:
* A relaxed, professional place to work
in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater.
* Excellent career prospects in an
ever-expanding organisation.
* Special rates for you and your friends
& family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel.
* Team discounts on treatments in Swim
Club.
* Discounts for you and your friends
& family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space and
Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg.
* Team social events throughout the year.
* Team assistance scheme – a dedicated
helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to
managing your finances.
From discounted
stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our
team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake
District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration.
If you would
love to join us as on our Childcare Manager in our Kids Zone apply now and be
part of our journey at The Lake, a wonderful place to work.