OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB MANAGER

In this role you will also have the opportunity to work across all of our Newport based settings for an extremely exciting role as part of our Management Team!
We are currently looking for a warm and friendly Manager to join The Learning Tree Team in creating a nurturing and adventurous environment for children! :) Our Explorers provision is expanding and we want talented leaders to join our team!
The ideal candidate will be able to lead staff within the setting, work well in a team, and possess a willingness to develop their skills and knowledge.

• Managing the out-of-school care program.
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning.
• Updating parents and carers on children’s progress.
• Recruiting staff and developing the nursery team.
• Keeping accurate records.
• Managing a budget.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and child protection regulations.
• Supervising staff and handling administrative tasks.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with parents and carers - good communication is key!
• Ensuring health and safety measures are constantly maintained by completing risk assessments, reporting risks, and recording accidents and incidents.
• Running holiday club programs during school holidays and ensuring holiday clubs run at full capacity.
• Supporting the main nursery location during drop-off times when needed.
• Growing the client base, maximising occupancy numbers and growing a waiting list.

✅ Must have:

• Full-time availability: able to work 40 hours per week between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm on weekdays.
• Full clean driver’s licence and reliable transportation.
• Confidence in driving our nursery vehicles (small mini vans) is compulsory.
• At least 2 years experience working with children.
• Leadership skills.
• Superb communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Understanding of the importance of following and abiding by policies and procedures.
• Confidence to work as the Person In Charge for the setting.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
• Childcare Level 3.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Playwork Level 3.