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Nurse Seekers are proud to be working on behalf of a quality Afterschool and Holiday Club Childcare provider who provide wraparound care. They are looking to employ an incredible Area Manager to over 2 of the class leading settings in Bournemouth & Christchurch.
This is a unique opportunity as you will only be working split shifts meaning an easy work/personal life balance.
Necessary Requirements:
•          To hold a level three or equivalent qualification and/or hold at least 2 years’ managerial experience in Playwork or comparable field, to be able to pass Ofsted Suitability Interview.
•          Strong leadership skills
•          A strong background of working with children in similar settings
•          A passion for early childhood education and development
•          Willing to train- to participate fully in in-house training, to attend any external training required, to be able to feedback on training given and assist others in understanding aims & objectives
•          Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety standards
•          Able to lead a group of children in an activity
•          Able to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and helping with all tasks that may arise in order to maintain high standards of care
•          Able to speak professionally to children and parents
Key Responsibilities
•          To oversee arrangements for collection and collect children to Club
•          To ensure any absent children are accounted for.
•          To plan and organize activities in advance, with the help of other members of staff and wherever possible with the children. To keep clear records of these plans
•          To ensure your site meets Ofsted EYFS standards, GDPR, Health & Safety requirements etc.
•          To ensure that Club policies and EYFS are adhered to and where possible standards are raised.
•          To support your team to monitor & deal with inappropriate behavior according to Club policy guidelines & those of the law
•          To be the named safeguarding lead of the club and to report to the designated safeguarding lead of the company.
•          To lead Weekly Team Meetings and or Holiday Club Meetings according to procedure and attend & participate in half termly Managers’ and training meetings.
•          To oversee Keywork for EYFS children effectively, ensuring Keyworkers build & maintain positive relationships with families, keeping tidy and accurate records up to date, planning personalized play and evaluating it for further play opportunities.
•          To ensure all paperwork for each member of your team is up to date- eg, Staff information form, Induction completed for all new staff, staff sign in & out etc.
•          To put Handbooks & Training manual guidance into practice and meet required training needs
Benefits
•          Performance based Christmas Bonuses are paid to all staff.
•          Prizes for performance related achievements.
•          You have full access to our 24 hour support line, advice and counselling services
•          You are eligible for 30% off fees for childcare.
•          Long service recognition – you are awarded an extra half day holiday for each full year you complete with us, to a maximum of one full week holiday.
•          Parents with children aged 13 under get an extra 5 days sickness allowance
•          Flexible working hours, meaning an easy work/personal life balance.
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today or email your most up to date CV to .
