Out of school Cluster Leader

Position: Out of School Cluster Lead
Location: Central/East Auckland
What We Offer:
Benefits include 50% off selected programmes within sKids.
Staff Fitness Discounts via Wherefit
Travel Allowances.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
About the role,
As the Senior Programme Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our out-of-school care sites. You will be responsible for leading a cluster of sites to deliver high-quality programmes, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, and leading a team of dedicated staff. Your leadership will drive operational excellence and ensure that our services meet the highest standards of quality. Some travel to Auckland and to the sites in the South Island will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Delivery: Lead the effective day-to-day delivery of our care programmes, ensuring engaging and educational activities for all children.
Safety Assurance: Ensure the safety of all tamariki in our programme, adhering strictly to sKids' systems and procedures.
Staff-to-Children Ratios: Maintain appropriate staff-to-children ratios at all times and be in ratio when necessary to support programme activities. You may be required to check your phone each Sunday to ensure no staff are unable to work on Monday and organise cover where necessary.
Policy Implementation: Implement and oversee the adoption of operational policies, procedures, and systems to consistently deliver high-quality service.
Operational Excellence: Manage your sites effectively, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to best practices.
Staff Management: Coach and train programme staff to foster a motivated and capable team.
Resource Management: Ensure that all necessary resources are in place for the programme, in line with the budget plan. Prepare, plan and oversee rosters for a cluster of sites ensuring alignment with programme requirements.
Incident Reporting: Oversee the reporting and recording of all incidents and accidents, ensuring that staff are well-versed in protocols and systems.
What we are looking for,
Minimum 2 years experience including a leadership role within a childcare or educational setting.
Strong understanding of out-of-school care programmes and relevant safety regulations.
Excellent organisational, administration and leadership skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
Ability to work full time without restrictions.
Ability to build excellent relationships with all stakeholders

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No