35 hours per week (with potential for flexibility)
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our new Breakfast and After School Club Manager based in Strathaven. You will lead and be responsible for the overall development and management of a safe, effective service for out-of-school care for children, including the supervision of staff and the management of finances and resources.
Leading a team of around 18, you will lead staff to manage a provision for children from age 4 to 12, providing them with an exciting programme of play opportunities. Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria to SASC.directors@hotmail.com by 30th September 2025.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, supervise, and support Breakfast and After School Club (and holiday club during key school holidays) staff to ensure a high level of service for the children
Ensure the Club complies with guidelines and directives given by the Care Inspectorate
Ensure all staff work to SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) Codes of Practice, including Post Registration Training and Learning
Attend and participate in meetings with the Board of Directors to ensure the smooth running of the Club
Support the Board of Directors to draw up a quarterly Club Development Plan and help monitor progress
Ensure awareness and knowledge of Club policies/procedures
Create a stimulating, clean and safe environment, including the outdoor area
Work with staff to deliver a detailed, weekly plan of play activities which are appropriate, varied and enjoyable, to support the development of children's skills and experiences
Monitor and evaluate children's responses to activities through observation evaluating and adjusting activities, as appropriate to meet the needs of the children
Ensure appropriate staff ratios are always maintained, providing rotas of work for all staff, and liaising with the Board of Directors about staff absences
Monitor the ongoing financial health of the club in conjunction with the accountant and board of directors, escalating any concerns
Seeking funding for the club and completing grant appplications
Ensure appropriate equipment and resources are available and in good condition
Maintain appropriate hygiene standards complying with food handling regulations
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of Care Inspectorate and Health and Social Care Standards
HNC, HND or equivalent in Childhood Practice
Be working towards or be prepared to work towards BA in Childhood Practice
Proven budget and people management experience
IT skills, such as email management, Excel and Word
Excellent communication skills with a passion for continuous learning
Desirable Criteria
Fundraising experience
Grant application experience
Networking skills
Experience of working with children with complex barriers
Experience of marketing/social media
First Aid qualification
Food hygiene qualification
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, register with the SSSC and provide two written references. You will be asked to provide proof of your right to work and live in the United Kingdom.
Strathaven After School Club was established in 2000 and is situated within Wester Overton Primary School. The Club is a registered charity (charity number: SC205113). We are a non-profit making organisation and are overseen by a Board of Directors, all of whom have children attending the Club. We currently have children attending from Wester Overton, Kirkland Park, St Patrick's, Glassford, Sandford and Gilmourton primary schools
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: 29,000.00-34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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