Deputy Childcare Manager

Another Place

Deputy Childcare Manager

£28288

Another Place, Watermillock, Eden

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 38df50ebd82b4429ae4cc0102a12869f

Full Job Description

  • Deputise for the Kids' Zone manager to ensure a happy, confident, effective Kids' Zone team delivering sessions which meet Ofsted requirements at all times.

  • Provide quality play sessions for children in the Kids' Zone aged 6 months - 12 years, through planning and organising fun, active, exciting and age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outside.

  • Understand children's individual needs and the importance of differing learning styles.

  • Develop good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.

  • Supervise and mentor team members in their knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and all that it involves.

  • Monitor and support team members personal development and training and be on the lookout for how you can ensure the team's wellbeing.

  • Help with the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of how we do things, running appraisals and supervisions as needed.

  • Make sure children are safe and secure at all times.

  • Complete daily administration tasks as needed.

    Do you want to experience childcare in a different light? Do you live for the smiles your ideas bring to kids' and adults' faces alike? Do you forge bonds quickly and thrive on a varied working day where imagination, play and the wonder of the outdoors take centre stage?


  • We're looking for a bright, lively, positive early years professional to help lead our Kids' Zone family and ensure children who join us have stellar experiences.

    We don't believe in paperwork-based assessments and know the true power of play, indoors and out. If you're an experienced leader, with the relevant NVQ level 3 childcare qualifications and a likeminded view of what it takes to bring out the best in every child whatever their needs and learning styles, it's you we're looking for.

    You'll be a true team player with a love for the outdoors, able to spot the little things that make a difference and see where others need help and advice. You'll be full of fresh ideas to make each Kids' Zone session shine, from supporting team development to pre-planning activities, as well as doing 'in-the-moment planning' and 'loose parts' play.

    In return for your energy and commitment, you'll find yourself in a team with a shared outlook on life where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.,
  • Full and relevant NVQ level 3 qualification in childcare

  • Experience of leadership and management within an Ofsted registered setting

  • Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management and inclusion procedures

  • Proven experience of delivery of childcare and play opportunities

  • Experience of working with children and families, staff team members, other professionals, hotel staff and guests

  • Experience within a beach or forest school setting

  • Good communicator

  • Calm under pressure

  • Energetic team player with positive attitude and outlook

    £13.60 an hour - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount, A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location - right on the shores of Ullswater

  • Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation

  • Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel

  • Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club

  • Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space and Glasshouse

  • Team social events throughout the year

  • Team assistance scheme - a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances