Club Manager (EXT020BC)

Parkland Primary School South Wigston are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Manager. The successful candidate will be committed to providing an inspirational and motivational environment for children afterschool/Breakfast club/WAC provision. First and foremost, we are seeking an inspiring, committed leader and team player. We will provide opportunities for our children to play, explore and learn, recognising their fundamental need to be physically active, to be cared for and to be nurtured according to the individual child’s needs. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN!

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold rigorous safeguarding and child protection standards at all times, following all relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements - including health & safety regulations, first aid, hygiene/food safety - and meet any Ofsted or local authority standards applicable to out-of-school childcare provision.
• Immediately report any safeguarding concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and maintain appropriate records, ensuring the club is always prepared for inspections or audits of its provision.
• Provide effective leadership to the club’s staff team, including directing and supervising staff during sessions, ensuring adequate staffing and smooth coverage at all times.
• Support recruitment, induct, and train new staff members as needed with support of the Education Lead, and oversee the ongoing professional development and performance of all club staff (e.g. conducting appraisals, identifying training needs in areas like safeguarding, first aid, or playwork) to foster a skilled, motivated team.
• Maintain a duty of care for all children that attend the Extended Services Provisions.
• Apply the highest confidentiality with issues that might arise.
• Always be sensitive and respectful to the different needs and requirements of children and families when working across different provisions.
• Maintain communication with the Head of Extended Services and the wider Extended services Lead Team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the SLT Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths/Numeracy, English/Literacy OR able to demonstrate competency in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to Level 2.

Experience

• Experience of working in a teaching/learning support role.
• Experience of working in a wraparound or camp (or similar) provision.
• Ability to lead a team of adults and managing people.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with children of a relevant age.
• Effective communicator.
• High level of personal organisation.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• An established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support. Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

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