WRAP AROUND CARE MANAGER
Hours of work:
Daily Club Hours and 15:00-18:00
Additional Admin/Management role takes place between
Total 25-35 hours per week
This can be a term-time only role or a full time role linked to our holiday camp provisions.
Premier Education and Woodpeckers are working collaboratively with primary schools to deliver exceptional before and after school care that is innovative, inspiring and above all a safe environment for all in our care. Your role will be to provide activities in a safe, secure and fun environment, providing an outstanding service for busy parents.
Premier Education successfully run full Wraparound provision in primary schools in the South Hampshire area. Our Premier Wraparound centres are Ofsted registered and can provide high quality out of school care for the parents. With this in mind we are looking for an outstanding applicant with experience to lead at one of our venues. This could potentially progress to a multi-venue manager in future. This job is to be the most senior team member on site and responsible for many aspects of the day to day running of the site and activities.
We are looking for:
· Individuals that love working with children, are resilient and passionate about making a difference and seeing children thrive
· Enthusiastic, kind well-motivated individuals
· You must be a team player that is reliable and confident working collaboratively with all members of the community.
· Willing to undertake any relevant training including first aid and food and hygiene
· Have high personal expectations and dedication to achieve the best with the children we care for
.Have management experience
.Able to run and manage a small team and report regularly to your line manager
.Able to manage day-to-day school and parent relationships
.Able to be the most senior staff member on site daily
.Able to plan ahead and structure your time
The successful candidate will need to:
· Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, able to support children in reading writing and maths as they will be allocated time to continue with their learning during the session.
· Will be able to prepare healthy snacks for the children
· Participate in a range of activities with the children during sessions both inside and outside.
· Be able to assist with the planning of activities, supporting and engaging with children during the sessions.
· Will have a general understanding of play work principals and seven characteristics of learning
Desirable:
· Appropriate Level 3 (or above) qualification (Child Care related)
· Experience of working within a play-based setting
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Appropriate child protection training
· Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (desirable)
. Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)
.Level 2 sports qualification (desirable)
.Level 3 DSL Qualification (desirable)
Interviews:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Anticipated Start Date March/April 2026.
Premier is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We take our Prevent duty seriously and promote British Values at all times. Premier is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person