School Wraparound Care Lead
Great Bentley Primary School, Colchester
Monday to Friday - 25 hours per week
Breakfast Club - 7.30am to 8.40am and Afterschool - 3.15pm to 6.00pm (other hours for administrative tasks and meetings)
As the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare services, Premier Education partners with over 2,500 schools nationwide. Our Ofsted registered wraparound centres area offer a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children aged 4-11.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated childcare professional to join our team as a Wraparound Care (WAC) Lead.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and running the daily operations of the Wraparound Care provision.
A key aspect of the role is ensuring safeguarding policies are implemented and upheld to maintain a secure environment for all children in the setting. You will support and supervise playworkers, staff, and volunteers, ensuring effective communication with schools and parents.
Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the overall management of the setting including safeguarding of all children in your care
Lead the delivery of engaging, high-quality activities and care to ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment
Manage effective communication with stakeholders, including parents, schools, and staff
Review all safeguarding concerns and take the appropriate action including escalating as appropriate
Administer first aid when necessary and ensure prompt reporting and logging of all first aid incidents on site
Conduct regular equipment stock takes and order ingredients for daily ‘healthy snacks’ for children
Ensure the club’s policies and EYFS guidelines are being followed to maintain high standards of care
Play a lead role in OFSTED inspections
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience working with children aged 4 to 11 in a play-based or educational setting
Experience in managing or supervising staff in a childcare or educational setting
Understanding of children's varied needs, family dynamics, quality play care principles and equal opportunities
Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, and childcare and play-related agencies
We are dedicated to Safeguarding. All posts are covered by the Childcare Act 2006 and are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for regulated activity (at company expense ) and satisfactory reference checks.
Desirable:
Level 2 (or above) qualification in Childcare
IT skills for club administration
Training in safeguarding and child protection
Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Full UK Drivers License