Job Description

Are you passionate about technology, gaming, and education, supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH?

Player Ready, a leading name in Alternative Provision approved by 16 Local Authorities across the UK, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Manager for our Exeter (Devon) venue to lead our Alternative Provision and Ofsted registered coding clubs.

Our Exeter venue is one of five Player Ready locations across the South West and our rapidly growing online provision team.

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: 14.50 an hour

Hours: Must be able to work weekends and some evenings.

Player Ready is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and reference verification. We expect all staff to share our commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for every learner.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring a fun, safe, and educational environment.

Be able to respond to schools, parents and Local Authorities in an articulate and professional manner.

Collaborate with a team of enthusiastic mentors dedicated to tech and gaming both in the Exeter venue and the wider Player Ready organisation.

Develop and implement creative strategies to enhance our services and customer experience.

Lead on our new Post 16 Alternative Provision service starting in September.

The skills and attributes you will have:

Passion for digital skills such as coding, game design, video creation and 3D modelling.

Experience in education and/or mentoring children and/or young people.

Strong leadership and management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

A child focused mindset with a flair for creating safe, memorable, positive experiences for the children and young people we support.

An appetite for fun and a good sense of humour!

Why Join Player Ready?

Be part of a fun, innovative, and growing company.

Opportunity to shape the future of gaming, digital skills and education.

Work in a creative and dynamic environment.

Have the opportunity to engage with training and CPD opportunities.

If you have a zeal for technology and a desire to inspire young minds, we'd love to hear from you! Join us at Player Ready and play a pivotal role in our mission to blend digital tech with education and mentoring.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 37 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Weekend availability
Application question(s):

What is your favourite game and why? Is there anything that you'd like to add that would make you a good fit for the job? Can you work regular weekends and school holidays? Do you have any experience in coding, game design or other digital skills?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

driver's license? (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/08/2025
Expected start date: 15/09/2025