Edinburgh Guarantee Jobs Board

Employer: 

Magdalene Community Education Centre is situated in East Edinburgh in the grounds of Brunstane Primary School. The centre is run in partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council Community Learning & Development and local people elected annually as the Charities Management Committee. We offer a weekly programme of activities for children, teenagers, adults and older people. 

Environment: 

We are seeking an experienced After School Club Manager 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.

What might a day in this role look like?

• Act as the named manager for a registered after-school care service
• Lead, support, and develop a small staff team
• Ensure compliance with Health and Social Care Standards
• Maintain safe staffing ratios, safeguarding practice, and high quality play-based provision
• Work in partnership with parents, schools, and community partners
• Contribute to service development, evaluation, and inspection readiness.

What will I learn?

Support for training and professional development will be provided, subject to funding and organisational policy.

What qualifications/skills are required?

Essential Requirements:

Applicants 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, play work, 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 setting
• demonstrate 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 SCQF Level 9 Childhood Practice qualification at appointment.
• You 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.

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