Senior Programme Leader
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Job Description
Position: Senior Programme Leader
Location: This role is based in Christchurch with your cluster primarily covering the South Island region (Canterbury Christchurch Queenstown and Invercargill). Please note that travel will be required for this role.
What We Offer:
- Benefits include 50% off selected programmes within sKids.
- Opportunity to travel around our sKids sites located all around South island with Travel Allowances included.
- 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.
Qualifications :
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.
- Ability to Travel around your clusters listed above when required.
- 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
Additional Information :
How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and leading a dedicated team please send your CV and a cover letter here outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
Safeguarding
sKids is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and we expect all staff to operate in a way that reflects this intent. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check. All applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
