Outdoors Out of School Club Manager

Heeley City Farm is looking for an Outdoors Out of School Club Manager!

Must include core delivery hours of 3pm – 6.30pm Tuesday-Thursday
12-month fixed term contract

An exciting leadership role for a practitioner passionate about the outdoors; managing our brand-new after-school provision, engaging children in animal care and forest schools, and ensuring a high-quality, nurturing environment that meets the highest OFSTED standards.

Heeley City Farm is a community charity based in the heart of Sheffield, working within a mini working farm to provide support, education, and training to a range of people from all backgrounds and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from all minority groups.

Thanks to new start-up funding, we are launching an Out of School Club for local primary and early secondary age children. We are seeking an experienced manager to lead this delivery in our unique outdoor setting. You will have the opportunity to design and oversee creative play opportunities—from bushcraft to animal care—while ensuring the club remains safe, inclusive, and fully compliant with OFSTED and EYFS requirements.

Beyond delivery, you will play a vital role in the club's growth. This includes line-managing staff and volunteers, building trusting relationships with parents, and liaising with local schools and stakeholders. You will also help explore the expansion of the club and our existing holiday provision.

We are looking for an individual with a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years, Childcare, or Playwork. You must have proven experience in managing childcare provision, a strong understanding of safeguarding, and a genuine willingness to work outdoors in all weathers. Experience supporting children with SEND and a Forest Skills qualification are also highly desirable.

We take our safeguarding responsibility seriously and candidates will be expected to supply relevant references and be willing to take an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 5 PM, 24th August 2026

Please note :
We may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

All applications are treated equally regardless of submission method. Choosing the offline method will have no impact on the outcome of your application.