After School Club and Holiday Club Deputy Manager

Package Description:

Erskine Stewart Melville Schools Junior School are currently recruiting for an After School and Holiday Club Deputy Manager to join the e-Plus department on a part-time, temporary basis until June 2027, covering a maternity period. The position is available from May 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre employment checks). Hours of work are 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday during term time and 21 hours during school holidays on a rota basis. Term time duties involve operating the P1 P4 service, while holiday duties involve operating the Nursery/P1 P7 services.

Responsibilities

• Lead an effective and motivated team to deliver high quality out of school care that meets the needs of children and families.
• Support the Practitioner on a daily basis and evaluate the provision on a weekly basis.
• Ensure a consistent approach throughout the provision and support children and staff, being included in staff ratios on the floor.
• Maintain operational consistency and high standards during both term time and holiday periods.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with children.
• Possession of or active pursuit of a recognised childcare qualification.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage staff ratios.
• Kind, enthusiastic, responsible, and able to prioritise the interests of children.
• Ability to work part time and adapt to shifting schedules.

Salary

£20,456 to £22,462 pro rated per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

Hours and Location

Part time, temporary until June 2027; begins May 2026 subject to checks. Term time hours: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. Holiday hours: 21 hours on a rota basis. Term site: Queensferry Road; holiday site: Ravelston.

Eligibility

ESMS cannot sponsor international workers. Applicants must have or be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family friendly policies
• Use of the school's swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours
• Discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations through the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme
• Employee assistance service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Regular salary reviews and annual professional reviews
• Funding towards professional qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Free school lunches
• Fee remission from Nursery to S6
• Free sports club membership, including access to the pool and fitness suites

Other Information

Safeguarding: staff must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing date: 12:00 p.m. Friday 1 May 2026. Applications will be shortlisted as received, and the vacancy may close early if a candidate is appointed.

Contact: Recruitment Team, .