After School Club and Holiday Club Deputy Manager

Job Description

Role Overview

After School and Holiday Club Deputy Manager – part time, temporary until June 2027 (maternity cover) – part of the e Plus department. Hours are 12pm 6pm, Tuesday Friday during term time and 21 hours during school holidays on a rota basis. The postholder will manage the School’s P1 P4 service during term time and Nursery/P1 P7 services during holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead an effective and motivated team to deliver high quality out of school care.
• Provide daily support to the Practitioner and evaluate the provision weekly.
• Ensure a consistent approach across the provision, support children and staff, and be included in staff ratios on the floor.
• Oversee operations of the School’s P1 P4 service during term time and Nursery/P1 P7 services during holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who prioritises children’s interests and works well within a team.
• Experience working with children.
• Recognised childcare qualification or actively working towards one.
• Strong organisational skills.

Work Hours and Salary

Hours: 12pm 6pm, Tuesday Friday during term time and 21 hours during school holidays on a rota basis. Salary range £20,456-£22,462 pro rata per annum.

Eligibility

International applicants are not sponsored and must have an alternative right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family friendly policies (including enhanced maternity leave)
• Use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours
• Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme
• Discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
• Fee remission from Nursery to S6
• Free school lunches
• Free Sports Club membership (access to pool and fitness suites)
• Generous pension
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual professional review process
• Regular salary reviews
• Funding towards professional qualifications

Closing date

Applications close at 12pm, Friday 1 May 2026. The vacancy may be closed early if a candidate is appointed.

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ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.