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"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Mary Poppins
Jesters popular, long standing Out of School setting in Bicknacre is looking for a Full Time Deputy Manager to support our team to support and maintain excellent standards of childcare.
Someone who can bring the fun, awe, wonder, and make magical memories for our children.
We offer children from 4-12yrs from numerous local schools a diverse range of activities in a social environment at our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club service.
YOU MUST HOLD A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND HAVE OWN CAR for collecting children from school and bringing them to the club.
We admit; our expectations are sky high!
'Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the 'go to place' for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.' Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director
For the lucky candidates however, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, 'building futures' not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…
We offer a range of attractive incentives including:
⭐ Continual upskilling, training and personal development
⭐ Long service rewards
⭐ Referral programme
⭐ Staff wellbeing scheme
⭐ Heavily discounted childcare
⭐ Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment.
Job overview
The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Playwork Manager, to effectively manage the day to day running of the Out of School (OOS) service and to deliver the highest standards of welfare, learning and development to all the children in Jesters' care, focussing.
Key accountabilities
- To co-create a culture of excellence so that Jesters childcare can build futures for the next generation of children.
- To ensure organisational key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved and delivered within the parameters of Jesters' competency framework.
- To be an advocate for Jesters at all times.
- To ensure high standards of infection control and hygiene practices are maintained.
- To ensure safeguarding is at the forefront of practice.
- To ensure equality and diversity is at the heart of our provision.
- To maintain high standards of information governance.
- To ensure Health and Safety standards and regulations are complied with and internal Jesters practices are part of business as usual.
- PLEASE NOTE That unfortunately, this role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker visa, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.
"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins
Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!
Information about the School
Our Vision – Building futures for the next generation
At our 4 established Early Years settings in Beaulieu, Bicknacre and Danbury, Jesters is here to help every baby and child flourish and reach their full potential through a holistic childcare service for 0-12 year olds. We are an exemplar place of learning- through play, fun, and unique experiences and ‘Ambitions’. Our Early Years Team enjoy variety and excitement in their teaching and learn from outstanding international pedagogy ensuring every day is fulfilling.
Our Hybrid Approach to childcare, education and playwork has been developed by our expert management core including qualified teachers, to encompass the very best practice from respected childcare methods across the world. It is fluid and innovative – supporting our vision.
As a Social Enterprise- Community Interest Company (CIC), Jesters puts children and families at the heart of our service, improving the quality of our local communities’ lives alongside running a healthy, sustainable business.
We are looking to expand our brilliant team across all settings as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.
‘Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the ‘go to place’ for childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.’ Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director
For the lucky candidates, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, ‘building futures’ not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…