Job Ref No. ECC2695698-12S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £14per hour + DOE
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part‑time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 12/06/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: May
* Colchester (CO2 area)
Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences?
Do you want to play a key role in shaping a safe, inclusive environment where children can thrive before and after school?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Essex Professional Coaching is looking for a dedicated, energetic and caring Wraparound Settings Lead to manage and deliver high‑quality provision at one of our primary school settings in Colchester.
As a Settings Lead, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the provision – ensuring it is safe, organised, engaging and compliant with Ofsted standards.
You’ll lead your team, build strong relationships with parents and schools, and create an environment where every child feels they belong.
Why join Essex Professional Coaching?
* A role that fits around your life
* Ongoing training & development
* Supportive, people‑first team culture
* Regular team socials & recognition
* Wellbeing support when you need it
* Opportunities to grow
What you’ll be responsible for
* Leading the planning, preparation and delivery of daily activities
* Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for all children
* Managing and supporting a small team to deliver high‑quality sessions
* Ensuring Ofsted compliance, safeguarding and wellbeing standards are met at all times
* Overseeing daily operations including registers, food provision and resources
* Communicating effectively with parents, schools and the wider team
* Maintaining accurate records (accidents, attendance, medical info)
* Ordering food and equipment and managing stock
* Leading continuous improvement through training, feedback and self‑evaluation (CQI)
* Acting as a brand ambassador, living our company values every day
What we’re looking for
* A passionate, enthusiastic and caring personality
* Ability to lead and support a team
* Experience working with children (school, childcare or nursery setting)
* Good understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
* Childcare or Primary Education qualification
* Safeguarding certification
* Paediatric First Aid
* Level 2 Food Hygiene
* Knowledge of safeguarding topics (FGM, Prevent, County Lines, CSE)
Our recruitment process
* Telephone Interview
* Trial Session In The Setting
* Formal Interview
Successful candidates will receive a job offer followed by full onboarding and induction. The club is in operation between the hours of 7.30am - 9am and 3 - 6pm each day, however the role can have an element of flexibility in terms of the timings.
Apply now
If you’re ready to lead, inspire and make a real impact in children’s lives every day – we’d love to hear from you.
Information about the School
Essex Professional Coaching deliver’s wraparound provision in partnership with the following schools in Colchester:
* St Georges School
* Earls Colne Primary School
* Mersea Island School
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Adam Hampson
27 Mayfly Way
Ardleigh, Colchester
Essex, CO77WX
Telephone: 07976 931040
Email: adam.hampson@epcoaching.co.uk
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