Playgroup Manager

Responsibilities

• To provide safe, high quality education and care for pre-school children. To fulfil legal and statutory requirements
• To be responsible for providing a high quality of education and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending the setting.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that performance management systems are in place and followed e.g. induction, probation, supervision, team meetings, appraisals, objective setting etc.
• To be responsible for managing the registration and admissions process for the playgroup, including managing waiting list, invoicing for fees, and coordinating the induction new starters.
• To draw up and to supervise the daily programme of playgroup activities and events.
• Act as Designated officer and ensure that the welfare and safety of children is promote within the setting and that any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately.
• To ensure records are properly maintained and updated, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book etc.
• To liaise closely with parents/cares, informing them about the pre-school and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement.
• To implement any recommendations made following regulatory inspections.
• To manage the playgroup petty cash system and to ensure that any systems for income collection or invoicing are followed.
• To ensure that children attending the setting receive a balanced and healthy diet.
• To attend any conference, training events or meetings relevant to the job role and to keep up-to-date with good practice.
• To undertake any other duties as directed by the Centre Manager and Management committee.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must have Level 5 Qualification in Leadership for children's care, Learning & Development or equivalent.
• Communication: Ability to explain concepts and instructions in simple terms. Patience: Children may require more time to adapt to new surroundings. Problem-solving: Addressing challenges