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About the Role
Join a rapidly growing wraparound childcare provider in Thames Ditton as an Assistant/Deputy Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the next stage of growth for a successful business, supporting daily operations and planning engaging activities for children aged 4 to 11. Be part of a supportive, community-focused team and help shape a dynamic childcare provision.
Responsibilities
- Support daily operations and confidently manage the setting in the absence of the managers.
- Supervise and motivate the team of Play Leaders.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 4 to 11.
- Contribute to themed holiday club programmes and outings.
- Safeguard the welfare of all children.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Ensure the setting meets EYFS, Ofsted, and Health and Safety requirements.
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and schools.
- Ensure children are safely signed in and out.
- Keep registers and records up to date.
- Support staff rotas.
- Confidently use booking and IT systems.
Requirements
- A recognised Level 3 qualification in Teaching, Childcare or Playwork.
- At least two years of experience working with children aged 4 to 11.
- Experience supervising or leading a team.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent behaviour management skills.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- Experience in playwork, wraparound childcare, or holiday camps is ideal but not essential.
Skills
- Leadership
- Childcare
- Activity planning
- Safeguarding
- Compliance
- Record keeping
- Communication
- Team supervision
- Behaviour management
- IT systems usage
Location
- Thames Ditton, Surrey
Work Type
- Full-time
- All year round
Experience Level
- Deputy Manager
- Assistant Manager
Education Level
- Level 3 qualification in Teaching, Childcare or Playwork
Salary/Compensations
- £13-£16 per hour
- £20,280-£24,960 annual take home salary
- £25,350-£31,200 Full-Time Equivalent
Benefits
- 40% childcare discount for your own children
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Ongoing training
- Opportunities for professional development
- No Friday or weekend working
- Weekday hours only
- 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
About the Company
- A wraparound childcare provider running breakfast, after school, and holiday clubs for children aged 4 to 11.
- Launched just over a year ago, the company has grown quickly and is fully booked three days a week.
- Offers a supportive, family-focused team environment with a warm, community-focused culture.
- Specialises in recruitment across the childcare and early years sector.