Please note the employer for this position is The Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan Council Epworth Education Trust Westleigh Lane Leigh WN7 5NJ There are 2 options for this post: Job share: 13.75 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year Salary: Grade 4, 7,703 - 8,076 per annum 12.85 - 13.47 per hour Monday to Friday afternoons Actual Salary Or Non job share: 21 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year Salary: Grade 4, 11,765 - 12,335 per annum 12.85 - 13.47 per hour Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons Morning times: varies between 7:15am to 8:45am Afternoons: varies between 2:45pm to 6pm Note: Opening up the school may be required on some days at 6:45am Required as soon as possible The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking Out of School Club Deputy Manager to join our Mighty Oaks Before and After School Club who can inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in the Mighty Oaks team. Your responsibilities will be to support the Manager in creating and retaining a happy and committed staff team and lead them to deliver high quality play services. The Trust welcomes applications from candidates who: Have a thorough understanding of good quality childcare Are flexible, enthusiastic and caring and enjoy delivering fun, inclusive, play based activities Have high expectations of children s behaviour and attainment Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Are dynamic and empathetic Are hardworking and a good team player You will need to be confident and supportive with strong behaviour management and excellent nurturing skills. Previous experience working with children in a school or out of school setting is preferred. You will also be expected to be a Designated Safeguarding Lead as well as undertaking food hygiene and first aid training. In return our Trust and its school offers you: Supportive parents and a welcoming local community A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments Strong working partnerships within the Trust The opportunity to make a difference Pension scheme Wellbeing Day Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes Access to Employment Assistance Programme Access to training opportunities and professional development If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact HR on HRepworthtrust.org.uk All application forms should be returned by email to hrepworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which refers to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12. Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust. This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Microsoft Word - Safeguarding2021.docx (bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk) We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Closing date: Sunday 9th February 2025 Short listing: Monday 10th February 2025 Interview date: To Be Confirmed This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below: