We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Earlybirds Manager to join our talented team, to manage the high quality affordable childcare of children aged 7 up to 11 years, before and after school during term time. To assist with the provision of care sensitive to the individual needs, race, culture, gender and religion of the children in partnership with their parents/carers. To provide a caring and stimulating environment through play and structured activities within the remit and spirit of the Children Act 1988. To establish a holiday club during school holidays when appropriate. 

If your child attends our school, you’ll enjoy waived childcare fees. 

 Walmley Junior School is a thriving 3-form entry school located in Sutton Coldfield. With large, well-equipped grounds, our school provides an engaging and enriching environment for our pupils. We pride ourselves on our strong community links and the positive relationships we have fostered with both our students and their families. 

 Governors wish to appoint an excellent Earlybirds Manager: 

With high expectations who leads by example. 

Who is self-motivated and forward-thinking. 

Who has high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour.  

Who has good communication skills and be able to organise your workload efficiently.    

That is passionate about creativity and enjoys working as part of a team.  

We are immensely proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements.  Have you the skills and confidence to enhance this ambitious school?  

Walmley Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. 

References 

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references 

Short-listed candidates 

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates 

Rehabilitation of Offenders 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).  

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

 Please complete your application form online, CVs will not be accepted. 

 Closing date:          Friday 23rd January 2026 12noon

Interviews:     Tuesday 3rd February 2026 

Visits to the school are recommended. Appointments can be made by telephoning the school office.