Job Description

Job Title:

After School Club Manager

Organisation:

Heriot Country Kids

Location:

Heriot Primary School, EH38 5YE, Scottish Borders

Report to:

Parent committee

Contract Type:

Permanent, part time

Regular Hours:

18.25 hours per week on average, (term-time only):

Monday - Thursday 3:00-6.15 PM (in-person) Friday 12:00-3.15 PM (in-person) 3 admin hours per week including food shopping (hybrid) 3h on all in service days (in-person)

Additional Hours:

During School Holidays we run Holiday clubs Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (to be confirmed with the parent committee for each holiday). We usually run:

October Holiday club - 1 week, Easter Holiday club- 1 week, Summer Holiday club - 2 weeks.

Annual Leave:

To be taken during Scottish Border School Holidays.

Probation period:

3 months

Notice period:

1 week during probation period, 4 weeks thereafter (for employer and employee)

Job purpose

To be responsible for the development and daily management of the after school club, providing a safe and caring environment in line with relevant national standards and guidance, where children can enjoy a range of enriched play, learning and leisure activities.

A bit about us

Heriot Country Kids is a registered charity which provides fun, educational after school care to children attending Heriot Primary School and other schools in the area. The settings have a real 'heart of the community' feel and our after school club is a big part of that, providing much-valued, high quality childcare to local families.

You'll be responsible for the care of children aged 3-12 years, providing them with a varied programme of fun, engaging activities and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Numbers attending the after school club vary each day, up to a maximum of 20 children. On average there are less than 10 children at the club. We provide a range of activities, from sports and outdoor nature walks, to arts and crafts, and cookery.

Heriot Country Kids is run by a supportive parent committee: you'll report to our Co-Chairs, and have a playworker reporting to you and working alongside you at every session. You'll also manage our roster of PVG-checked volunteers, who are on hand to provide back-up at sessions if needed. Post holder will receive full support from the committee.

A bit about you

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on childcare professional who can also handle the day-to-day operational running of the club. We're looking for someone who loves children AND spreadsheets!

Main Duties and responsibilities

:

1. Delivering the After School Provision

Plan and run a programme of fun, engaging activities across the school year, with support from the playworker. Develop and maintain relationships with parents and carers, updating them about their child's day after every session. Supply and provide an appropriate snack each day. Generally make sure that Heriot Country Kids is always run in a way which would exceed Care Inspectorate regulations. Liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the club.

2. Administration

Work closely with Heriot Country Kids committee members, to ensure high levels of quality assurance. Maintain all records relating to the management of bookings and attendance ensuring confidentiality and data protection of the children, their families and members of staff. Manage allocated budget for toys and other resources required for the club. Uphold, implement and regularly review all policies and procedures of the group in partnership with the staff team and the Committee. Develop professional working relationships with the school, all relevant professionals and authorities including the local authority and Care Inspectorate. Monitor and respond to any relevant Care Inspectorate guidance, writing risk assessments and strategies as needed. Monitor and evaluate the quality of the service. To develop and manage the planning and organisation of the holiday clubs. To ensure that adequate standards of safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the after school club, including the completion of appropriate risk assessments and recording and reporting of hazards and accidents. Have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Local Authority and the after school club's safeguarding policy. To carry out any other duties which will be seen to enhance the work of the after school club.

3. Staff management

Manage staff time sheets and the staff roster, ensuring we have an appropriate number of staff working at all times. Manage one playworker and our roster of back-up volunteers. Manage induction of new staff members. Manage cover for staff illness etc. Take responsibility for personal professional development, including participation in any necessary training and attending. Management of after school club staff meetings and communication to keep on top of all current issues relating to providing this service.

You must

Have a BA Childhood Practice or Level 9 PDA in Childhood Practice, or be working towards it. You can have equivalent childcare qualification that allows you to manage the after school club, as required by the Scottish Social Services Council. Have experience managing an after school club or other childcare setting. Have a good working knowledge of the Scottish Health and Social Care Standards and the Care Inspectorate's current guidance in relation to childcare settings. Be able to commute to the work place in Heriot, EH38 5YE,Scottish Borders

What you'll get in return

Competitive pay Overtime pay, as agreed with the committee A commitment to your professional development, through regular training opportunities Full support from the committee

How to apply

Please apply by sending your CV and a short cover letter to Heriot Country Kids After School Club committee at heriotcountrykidscommittee@gmail.com.

If you'd like more information or to have an informal discussion about the role, please email us, we'd love to chat to you.

If you're shortlisted for the role we'll ask you for references from the last two places you worked, along with a copy of all relevant qualifications. Shortlisted applicants will also need to complete a PVG check.

We're committed to equality and diversity, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria.

Closing date

Please apply immediately, as we'll be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable applications come in. We may remove this job ad without notice, should we find the person we're looking for.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Heriot EH38 5YE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person