Job details
- Salary £13.00 to £14.00 per hour
- Role Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager
- Hours Part Time
- Location Haringey, London
Job summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Practitioner to lead the day-to-day running of our well-established Extended School Club in North London. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality play experiences and creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children aged 4–11, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
You will be responsible for the daily operation of the breakfast & Afterschool club, ensuring a caring, creative, and secure setting for children during out-of-school hours. You'll oversee a team of Playworkers and volunteers, act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and collaborate with families, schools, and local agencies to deliver an inclusive and dynamic play environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging play opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment
- Provide hands-on care and refreshments for children
- Administer first aid when necessary
- Lead safeguarding practice as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Supervise, support, and develop staff and volunteers
- Encourage child participation and consult them on activity planning
- Build strong partnerships with parents, schools, and external professionals
- Maintain excellent communication and uphold club policies and procedures
- Ensure health, safety, hygiene, and security standards are consistently met
- Attend and contribute to relevant training and professional development
Person Specification
Essential
- Level 3 childcare/play work qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience working with children aged 4–11
- Supervisory experience in a childcare/play setting
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Safeguarding/child protection training (current)
- Paediatric First Aid certificate
- Knowledge of inclusive practice and equal opportunities
- Organised, enthusiastic, and dependable
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a childcare/play-based setting
- Experience of working with children aged 3 in a childcare/play based setting
- Management experience in a childcare/play setting
- Budgeting and basic administrative experience
- IT skills for managing attendance, communications, and planning
- Food Hygiene certificate