Are you passionate about creating safe, engaging and enriching experiences for children? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and deliver outstanding childcare provision?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kids Club Manager to lead our breakfast and after-school club provision for children aged 4–11. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing high-quality care, supporting children's development through play and ensuring a welcoming environment for children and families.
As Kids Club Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Kids Club, managing a team of Activity Leaders and ensuring the highest standards of care, safety and play opportunities. You will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment where children can learn, explore and thrive while supporting and developing staff to deliver an outstanding service.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
This position is contracted on a 28 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.
Job Purpose
- To lead the Kids Club Team.
- To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
Key Skills & Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent and NVQ Level 2 or above in Childcare/play work ore relevant.
- Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Disability Confident Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
Norris Bank Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
