Extended Services Manager

Main duties include: Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. Providing comprehensive care for the children. Providing support and supervision to playworkers and volunteers. Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment. Proving food and refreshment and ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met. Administering first aid where necessary. Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities. Holding staff meeting and conducting regular reviews and appraisals for staff. Administration and record keeping, including staff and child records, financial records, ordering and purchasing and working within an agreed budget, Developing and maintaining good communication with all members of the community including parents/carers, children, Extended Services Manager, Headteacher and other organisations. Undertaking appropriate and relevant training. Monitoring and maintain a health, safety and secure environment. Working within the framework of Albion Primary School''s policy and procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Essential qualities: Appropriate Level 3 qualification in Playworker, Childcare, or equivalent or willing to undergo training Experience working with 3-11-year olds Proven leadership skills Excellent communication skills At least two years'' experience of working within a childcare setting Experience of budgeting Competent in using IT to support ..... full job details .....