Deputy Manager - Dringhouses out of School Club
Deputy Manager - Dringhouses out of School Club
We currently have the opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive, and well organised Deputy Manager to join the team to support and deliver quality childcare at Dringhouses Out of School Club.
The role will involve the day to day running of the breakfast, after school and holiday club. Supporting the manager in the development of high-quality learning, maintaining a safe and secure environment.
You will be employed by the Trustees of Dringhouses Out of School Club.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- demonstrate an understanding of planning and facilitating an outstanding play environment based upon Playwork Principles for children aged from 4 to 11 years alongside a sound knowledge of the EYFS
- taking a supporting role in the development of high-quality safe and secure environment
- be committed to providing excellent care for children
- be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- work well in a leadership capacity in the absence of the manager, leading the staff team - building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- maintain a professional and positive partnership with Dringhouses Primary School and work in a positive manner with all school staff
Responsibilities and duties:
- to ensure all policies and procedures are followed by the staff team at all times
- to ensure staff are aware and follow all risk assessments
- to ensure that all staff follow the activity plans as devised
- support and encourage the staff team to put their ideas forward
- provide a fully inclusive, stimulating, safe and caring environment to enable each child to reach their full potential
- to carry out and support manager with regular supervisions of staff
- to support the staff team to positively promote and manage children’s behaviour
- to complete staff rotas, sign in sheets, maintain leave and sickness records and complete monthly timesheets for payroll
- to attend monthly staff meetings
- to attend monthly meetings with the Trustees
- to attend training sessions
- prepare daily children’s registers
- take and maintain permanent and casual childcare bookings
- to liaise with the school regarding family issues, safeguarding and incidents when appropriate
- to liaise with the Support Hub Finance Administrator with regards to debts, invoices, and accounts
- to liaise with other outside agencies where appropriate
Experience:
- experience in the role is an advantage but not essential
- a full induction and training will be given upon appointment
- must have knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and a minimum of Level 3 Qualification in childcare, education or learning in the early years
Staff benefits:
- NEST pension scheme
- Sovereign Healthcare
- free on-site parking
- 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
- annual flu vaccine voucher
- additional leave based on length of service
- free childcare for children of staff attending Dringhouses Primary
- 10 days paid sick days after 6 months service
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. If you’re passionate about working with children, excited to help shape and lead our out-of-school club and believe you can thrive in this role (even if you don’t meet every requirement listed), we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!
- provider: Dringhouses out of School Club
- hours: 37.5
- rate of pay: £13.90
- address: Dringhouses OOSC, Dringhouses Primary School, York, YO24 1HW
- website: https://www.dringhousesosc.co.uk/
If you're interested in applying, contact Kathryn McKellar by email: [email protected] or telephone: 07704069079.
This application closes Sunday 1 March 2026.
