After School Club and Holiday Club Deputy Manager
Posted 2 days 6 hours ago by George Watson's College
Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/33365/2533
Number of positions: 1
Contract type: Maternity/Paternity Cover - temporary, up to 12 months, starting May 2026 until June 2027
Location: Edinburgh.
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm during term time, and 21 hours per week on a rota basis during school holidays.
The RoleLead an effective and motivated team to deliver high quality out of school care for children in P1-P4 during term time and Nursery/P1-P7 during holidays. Support the Practitioner on a daily basis, evaluate the service weekly and maintain consistent practice across the provision. Be involved in staff ratios on the floor.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee operations of the after school and holiday clubs.
- Provide daily support to the practitioner and staff.
- Evaluate and improve the provision on a weekly basis.
- Ensure consistent approach across the service.
- Support children and staff and maintain staff ratios.
- Experience working with children.
- Recognised childcare qualification (or actively working towards one).
- Strong organisational and team leadership skills.
- Kind, enthusiastic, responsible and able to prioritise children's interests.
£20,456 - £22,462 pro rata per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
Benefits- Generous holiday allowance
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family friendly policies
- Use of school swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours
- Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme (discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations)
- Employee Assistance Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual professional review
- Regular salary reviews
- Funding towards professional qualifications
ESMS does not sponsor visas for this role. International applicants must have the right to work in the UK and cannot apply for a Skilled Worker visa.
All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people and posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Closing DateFriday 1 May 2026, 12pm.