Job Description

Premier Education - Wrap Around Care Deputy Manager - Hertford Heath Wrap Around Care - Job summary:

Deputise for the setting manager in his or her absence

Help with day to day management of the club

Provide quality child care within the framework of the club's policies and procedures

Line manager:

Setting Manager / Premier Management Team

Working relationships:

Children attending the club and their parents or carers

Club management, club staff and volunteers

Schools, childcare and play organisations, registering authorities

Main duties include

Helping the setting manager with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers. Providing support and supervision to playworkers and volunteers in the absence of the setting manager. Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment. Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met. Administering first aid when necessary. Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities. Encouraging parental involvement in the club. Promoting a positive working relationship with the school Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools and childcare and play related agencies. Undertaking appropriate and relevant training. Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure. Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Supporting the manager with Ofsted inspections
Hours:

Monday - Friday - Before School Club - 07:15 - 08:45 - 7.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday - After School Club - 14:45 - 17:45 during school term time - 15 hours p/w

Maximum 22.5 hours per week

Applications accepted for Before & or after school club.

Free Childcare if your child attends Hertford Heath Primary School.

Start Date:

July / September

Person Specification - Essential qualities:

Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds Understanding the varied needs of children and their families Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care Understanding the issues of equal opportunities Provide and facilitate safe and creative play Good communication skills Able to work as part of a team Sound judgement and common sense Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children

Desirable qualities:

Experience of working within a play-based setting Experience of administration Competent in using IT to support play and club administration Ability to work on own initiative Relevant childcare Level 2 & 3 qualification in Early Years Appropriate child protection training Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate
Full Training, Induction & Ongoing CPD will be provided to the successful candidates

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: Hertford Heath