Job Description: After School Club Area Manager Full-Time, Permanent Position - Immediate Start: Negotiable start date. Compensation & Benefits Salary: £28,119 per annum, with a travel allowance and an annual review based on performance. Flexible schedule option (4 or 5 days per week). Additional Benefits: Company pension scheme, free childcare, company uniform, IT equipment and free onsite gym facilities Overview This newly created full-time position is essential in supporting the Director of Childcare with the daily operations of our expanding Ofsted-registered Wraparound Childcare Provisions. The successful candidate will manage six, soon-to-be seven, settings across Salford, Trafford, Tameside, Stockport, and Manchester, ensuring they provide high-quality care. Based initially in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, you will regularly travel to each provision to lead and develop our team, offering consistent support and CPD opportunities to supervisors and managers. You will also join the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organization-wide goals. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Staff Development: Provide guidance to staff across all settings, conducting regular observations, supervisions, and training sessions to build a strong and effective team. Recruitment & Training: Hire, mentor, and train new staff, ensuring completion of all required CPD and maintaining a well-trained workforce. Safeguarding Lead: Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring adherence to all safeguarding policies. Ofsted Liaison: Act as a point of contact for Ofsted, supporting and leading inspections as required. Qualifications & Experience Level 3 Childcare Qualification Essential Paediatric First Aid Certification Essential Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification Essential Experience in Early Years or OOSC Team Leadership Essential Full UK Driving License and Vehicle Access Essential Proficient IT Skills(including Microsoft Teams) Essential Working Hours 37.5 Hours per Week: Wraparound clubs operate from 3 pm to 6 pm; your presence is required between at least 3 pm to 5 pm daily. Hybrid Working Option: Flexible, with remote work potential and one day weekly at the Stretford Headquarters. Holiday Club Leadership: During school holidays, lead our Holiday Club provisions. ADZN1_UKTJ