Wrap Around Care Setting Manager – Premier Education
Inspire, lead, and make a difference Manage before & after school childcare, ensuring a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Competitive pay, training & progression opportunities.
Location: Primary School, Slough
Contract: Term time only – 39 weeks per year
Hours: Split shift, Monday to Friday (7:30am–9:00am & 2:45pm–6:00pm)
Pay: £14.54–£15.52 per hour (includes 12.07% holiday pay)
(Base rate £12.97–£13.85 per hour, plus holiday pay on top for full transparency)
About Us
At Premier Education, we are passionate about inspiring children to be active, healthy, and happy. Guided by our Culture Code, we foster a supportive, ambitious, and caring workplace where every team member has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We deliver high-quality Wrap Around Care services in schools across the UK, providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children before and after school.
The Role
As a Wrap Around Care Setting Manager, you will lead the delivery of our childcare provision, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Your role is essential in supporting their wellbeing, development, and enjoyment, while also leading and inspiring a team to deliver excellence every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a safe, welcoming environment where children feel valued, supported, and excited to join in.
* Plan and deliver a variety of fun, creative, and active sessions that support physical, social, and emotional development.
* Apply Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles to enrich children's experiences.
* Manage, support, and motivate your team, including regular huddles, 1:1s, and feedback sessions.
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for your setting, ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are upheld at all times.
* Maintain compliance with Premier Education Professional Standards (PEPs), health & safety, and company policies.
* Build strong relationships with parents, schools, and children, ensuring positive communication and trust.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in childcare, playwork, or education settings (essential).
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements (DSL training desirable).
* Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
* Warm, enthusiastic, and professional approach with children and families.
* A commitment to creating inclusive, engaging, and fun experiences for every child.
* Relevant childcare or playwork qualification (desirable).
Why Join Premier Education?
* Competitive hourly rate of £14.54–£15.52 (including holiday pay).
* Term-time only contract (39 weeks per year).
* Split-shift hours that suit work-life balance.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* A supportive company culture built on care, ambition, and teamwork.
* The chance to positively impact children's lives every single day.
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing national organisation.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete relevant safeguarding training as part of our safer recruitment process.
Apply Now – If you are passionate about childcare and excited to lead a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping brighter, healthier futures for children in our care.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.54-£15.52 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Slough SL2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do have a Level 3 or above Childcare Qualification or equivalent?
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (required)
Language:
* Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person