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 play and club administration


• Appropriate child protection training


• Current First Aid certificate and Food Hygiene certificate


• An understanding of Safeguarding Hollydale Primary School is a popular 1 form entry school located in South-East London. Extended Services is a happy, inclusive and creative place to be where children are cared for and participate in many exciting activities.