We are looking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking and flexible candidate to the position of Extended Services Manager at our exciting primary school in North Leeds.

Purpose of job

The post holder will be responsible for planning and preparing a programme of activities, managing and leading a team of staff and taking responsibility for all relevant paperwork and administration.  Develop, implement and review the policies procedures and practices within the provision.  The post holder will also take a lead role in the promotion of the club in the local area.

To provide a stimulating and effective curriculum, which will enhance children’s emotional, social, physical, intellectual and language development. To provide high quality care that meets professional inspection standards.  

Responsibilities

• Planning a wide variety of activities, for both the short and long term, to stimulate and support children’s intellectual, emotional, physical, social, language and play development

• Ensuring the club is appropriately resourced (including provision of food) identifying equipment needs and working within an identified budget.

• Deploying the time and skills of adults in order to offer each child the attention, stimulus and support that will ensure opportunities for continuity and progression in play

• Ensuring that all activities reflect positively the linguistic, religious and cultural diversity of the community. 

• Ensuring the National standards for Day Care and Out of School Clubs are adhered to and preparing for OFSTED inspections.  Planning for and implementing any actions from inspections and ensuring compliance with legislation.

• Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating the children and ensuring their safe keeping

• Ensuring the provision of good quality, nutritious and attractive food for the children prepared according to set standards of hygiene

• Administer, monitor and evaluate the number of places being used in order to maintain sustainability and the efficient running of the club. 

• Act as the Child Protection Co-ordinator working with other professionals including the school, Education Leeds and external agencies, in the identification and monitoring of child abuse and the management of the appropriate care programmes ensuring that the Leeds guidelines for Child Protection are adhered to.
• Ensure Health and Safety Procedures are implemented to ensure a safe environment for children and adults using the service, including first aid, food hygiene and general maintenance.

• Provide induction for new staff members, and the supervision and performance management of staff members. 

• Be responsible for the financial management of the service, e.g. budget setting, the collection of fees, invoicing and maintaining records.  Ensuring that the financial regulations are adhered to

• Where appropriate, liaise with local schools and colleges regarding student placements

• Be responsible for own professional development

• Ensuring that any information relating to children, their families, Governors and staff which are learnt as part of the job is kept confidential

• Work closely with the school and prepare reports that will assist in the children’s smooth transition into school
• Building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with parents and carers and to encourage parental involvement in the school. 

• To organise and participate in interesting and appropriate educational visits for children and families observing health and safety policies and making risk assessments

• To actively promote and support policies on Equal Opportunities and to ensure the Service functions in an anti-oppressive and non-discriminatory manner.

• To take responsibility for the securing of the building and resources

• To take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.

• To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety

• To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post

The successful candidate will have:

We can offer you:

·         A school where children are eager to learn.

·         A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.

·         An ambitious school with a commitment to CPD.

·         An employee assist programme

Completed applications to be uploaded to the My New Term platform by the closing date.

www.mynewterm.com

Closing Date - 7th May 2024

Interviews - TBC

Recruitment Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply