After School Club Manager (The Daily Project)

MAGDALENE:CC SCIO is seeking an experienced After School Club Manager (Development Phase) to lead The Daily Project, a new after-school childcare service serving families in East Edinburgh. This is a part-time management role (24 hours per week) focused on leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and staff support, rather than routine face-to-face session delivery.You will:Act as the named manager for a registered after-school care serviceLead, support, and develop a small staff teamEnsure compliance with Health and Social Care StandardsMaintain safe staffing ratios, safeguarding practice, and high-quality play-based provisionWork in partnership with parents, schools, and community partnersContribute to service development, evaluation, and inspection readinessApplicants must:Be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in the Manager / Lead Practitioner category.Hold a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above (e.g. childcare, playwork, social services) OR demonstrate substantial relevant experience at supervisory/lead level.Have significant experience working with children in an out-of-school care, childcare, play work, or closely related settingDemonstrate strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and GIRFEC.Be willing and able to work towards any required qualification for SSSC registration.Be eligible to join the PVG Scheme for working with children.Qualification Requirement (Work-Towards)In line with SSSC requirements for managers of children’s services:You do not need to already hold a SCQF Level 9 Childhood Practice qualification at appointmentYou must commit to achieving a relevant SCQF Level 9 Childhood Practice qualification (or SSSC-accepted equivalent) within an agreed timeframe (normally up to 5 years)Support for training and professional development will be provided, subject to funding and organisational policy., None specified

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