After School Club Manager (Development Phase)

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.

Important Context

This post has been designed to be realistic, supported and sustainable during the service’s development phase.

• Core administrative functions are provided separately

• The Manager is not expected to deliver routine day-to-day sessions

• Session delivery is required only in exceptional circumstances (e.g. short-term cover)

• The focus of the role is on embedding systems, supporting staff and ensuring high-quality practice

The post holder will be supported by the organisation’s Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Daily Project

• Support, supervise and develop the staff team

• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate and SSSC requirements

• Oversee safeguarding, wellbeing and safe practice

• Support service development as it moves into full operation

A full Job Description and Person Specification will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A SCQF Level 9 qualification recognised by the SSSC for registration as a Manager in Day Care of Children’s Services (or be working towards this)

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in childcare, out-of-school care or a related setting

• Experience of leading or supervising staff

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, GIRFEC and regulatory frameworks

• PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join)

• Ability to register with the SSSC as a Manager

Terms and Conditions

• Hours: 24 hours per week

• Contract: Fixed Term – 2 Years

• Salary: £21,914.88 per annum

• Hourly Rate: £17.56

• FTE Equivalent: approximately £34,242

How to Apply

Applications must be made using our official application form:

https://forms.office.com/e/GwkpXY3D6K