After School Club Playwork Childcare Manager

We are now recruiting for After School Club Playwork Childcare Manager at our new club at St Joseph's Primary School in Guildford, Surrey (GU2) and that person could be you! This role is part time, term time only. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 2.45 - 6.00pm., As After School Club Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations and management of an after school club. Managing and directing a small team, you will ensure the safe and organised running of the club, fully supported by your Regional Manager and a dedicated Operations Team at Head Office. Every afternoon, the After School Club Manager will supervise an after school club where you and your team will directly organise, deliver and participate in, activities with the children in your care. You will ensure all activities are delivered to KOOSA Kids and Ofsted standards at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN! Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the day to day management of the After School Club at St Joseph's Primary School in Guildford, Surrey (GU2)
• Print off daily registers & manage safe and secure 'sign in & sign out' process each day, communicating effectively with school staff & parents at all times
• Develop a thorough understanding of KOOSA Kids programme of activity and deliver activities accordingly to children each afternoon, directing colleagues as appropriate
• Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs (Physical, Behaviour, Dietary)
• Purchase healthy snacks for the After School Club
• Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & KOOSA Kids internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding, and communicate any concerns to the Safeguarding Officer in a timely fashion
• Ensure the After School Club operates to Ofsted and KOOSA Kids policies & procedures at all times
• Carry out daily risk assessments & complete all relevant operational paperwork
• Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each day. Carry out cleaning duties as necessary
  
  You ideally have min 2 years managerial / supervisory experience in a childcare, early years or playwork setting
• A Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Childcare or Playwork (or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential
• Would suit somebody with experience of working in a Primary School, Pre-School or Nursery, e.g. a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator or Nursery Manager or Assistant
• Be reliable and passionate over everything else
• Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 11 years
  
  Looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children? KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of fun & affordable after school club, breakfast club and holiday club childcare and are passionate about delivering high quality childcare. We have an unrivalled number of clubs rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
  
  Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• How many years of childcare, early years or playwork managerial / supervisory experience do you have?
• Are you in or near Guildford and available to work Monday to Friday, 2.45 - 6.00pm?, Why choose KOOSA Kids for your holiday, after school and breakfast club childcare?
• Outstanding, fun-filled out of school childcare
• Always offered at the lowest possible price
• Exceptional Ofsted track record with 10 clubs rated 'Outstanding'
• Dynamic, caring & fully DBS checked staff
• Wide range of fun-packed kids activities to suit all ages, tastes & interests
• Exceptional Value
• Outstanding Quality
• Unlimited Fun