Extended Services Manager

Company: Southwark Schools
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Location: Charing Cross
Job Description:

Main duties include:

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  • Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
  • Providing comprehensive care for the children.
  • Providing support and supervision to playworkers and volunteers.
  • Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
  • Proving food and refreshment and ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met.
  • Administering first aid where necessary.
  • Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
  • Holding staff meeting and conducting regular reviews and appraisals for staff.
  • Administration and record keeping, including staff and child records, financial records, ordering and purchasing and working within an agreed budget,
  • Developing and maintaining good communication with all members of the community including parents/carers, children, Extended Services Manager, Headteacher and other organisations.
  • Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
  • Monitoring and maintain a health, safety and secure environment.
  • Working within the framework of Albion Primary School’s policy and procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Essential qualities:

  • Appropriate Level 3 qualification in Playworker, Childcare, or equivalent or willing to undergo training
  • Experience working with 3-11-year olds
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • At least two years’ experience of working within a childcare setting
  • Experience of budgeting
  • Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
  • Appropriate child protection training
  • Current First Aid certificate and Food Hygiene certificate
  • An understanding of Safeguarding Hollydale Primary School is a popular 1 form entry school located in South-East London. xwzovoh Extended Services is a happy, inclusive and creative place to be where children are cared for and participate in many exciting activities.

Posted: May 28th, 2026