About this Role. What are we looking for?
Make a real impact in children’s lives
We’re looking for an energetic, motivated leader to lead our brand new extended school provision. If you’re passionate about creating fun, safe and meaningful experiences for primary aged children, this role is for you.
As our Wrap Around Care Manager, you’ll lead the team, plan engaging activities, build great relationships with families, and ensure every child feels supported, happy and safe.
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team.
* A solid understanding of child development.
* Excellent organization and admin skills.
* Creativity in planning varied, age‑appropriate activities.
* Experience supporting children with SEN.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
* Food hygiene and paediatric first aid (desirable).
* Professional communication with parents, staff and children.
* Building warm, positive relationships.
* Using initiative and staying calm under pressure.
* Working as part of a supportive team.
* Applying effective behavior management strategies.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK’s largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities. We provide a supportive, collaborative community of over 60 schools, promote a healthy work‑life balance, robust well‑being support, celebrate diversity and inclusion, and foster innovation and impact. Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself — shaping the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well‑being: generous annual leave, professional development with diverse CPD and training, flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements, exclusive discounts, and comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance. Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection
At REAch2 we recognise that staff are in a unique position in caring for children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002), is central to our ethos. All children deserve the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective safeguarding and care for all our pupils.
We will recruit the best applicant based on abilities, qualifications, and experience, conducting selection in a professional, timely, and responsive manner in compliance with current employment legislation, safeguarding legislation, and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
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