Deputy Manager - Before & After School Club and Holiday Playscheme

Hourly rate: Flexible across our locations

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our friendly, fun children’s club! You’ll help deliver safe, high-quality play experiences, support staff, and help grow our provision – including pre-school children.

Term-Time (Mon–Fri):

• Before School Club: 7:15–9:00am
• After School Club: 3:00–6:00pm
• Plus extra OT for admin, staff meetings, and training
• School Holidays (Mon–Fri):
• 7:30am – 6:00pm (flexible shifts)

What you’ll do:

• Lead sessions and step in for the Manager when needed
• Plan, set up, and deliver fun, engaging activities for children aged 3+
• Support, supervise, and mentor playworkers and volunteers
• Use your experience to help the club grow and include pre-school children
• Keep everything safe, welcoming, and in line with EYFS
• Handle admin confidently using Word, Excel, Canva
• Bring creativity to activities and join in games, sports, and play with children

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone with childcare/play experience and some leadership skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Confident in English (EYFS requirement)
• Competent with computers/software and able to plan creatively
• Happy to join in active games and sports with the children

Why join us?

• Flexible hours Monday–Friday with extra holiday shifts
• A supportive, fun, and professional team
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and make a real impact on children’s live

To apply for this job:

You must one have an Early Years Years Qualification - which may include-

• Level 3 (Core EYFS Qualified Practitioner)
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
• NCFE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
• Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early Years Educator

or

Higher-Level Qualifications (Also EYFS Compliant)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – fully counts as a qualified teacher in EYFS settings
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with EYFS/Primary focus – fully recognized Level 4/5 Diplomas in Leadership or Early Years Practice
• BA/BSc (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, Education, or Child Development – relevant degree-level qualifications recognized for EYFS staffing ratios
• EYPS (Early Years Professional Status)

Desirable -

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate (required for all early years staff)
• Safeguarding Children Training (Level 3 recommended)
• SEND Awareness / Inclusion Training
• Food Hygiene / Nutrition Training (if supporting mealtimes)

We can support staff to get the additional Statutory Requirements.

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