Wraparound Care Site Lead

Premier Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site childcare

Term-time hours

National network behind you

Fully funded training

Paid holidays (pro rata)

Job summary

Premier Education seeks a Wraparound Care Site Lead in Colchester to oversee breakfast and after-school clubs for children aged 4–11. You will lead the Playworker team, coordinate daily activities and foster a safe, welcoming environment.

You will manage safeguarding, maintain records, liaise with parents and schools, and ensure inclusive, high-quality care in a term-time role with 23 hours per week. DBS, Paediatric First Aid and DSL training are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff in a childcare or educational setting.
• Good knowledge of EYFS requirements and inclusive, age-appropriate play.
• Strong safeguarding procedures and children’s wellbeing understanding.
• Confidence leading a team and managing day-to-day setting operations.
• Clear communication with parents, schools and colleagues.
• Willingness to complete Paediatric First Aid and DSL training, plus enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the setting and supervise Playworkers.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and handle safeguarding escalations.
• Oversee safe collection, supervision and handover of children to carers.
• Lead engaging activities and provide age-appropriate care as required.
• Maintain attendance registers, records and daily administration tasks.
• Manage activity planning, refreshments, stock and equipment.
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted/EYFS readiness.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools and colleagues.

Skills

Staff supervision

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Communication

DSL training

First Aid

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare

Job description

Wraparound Care Site Lead

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Colchester

Compensation: £13.00 - £13.50 / hour

Description

Wraparound Care Site Lead

Location: Fordham All Saints CofE VC Primary School, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NN

Hours:23 per week

Working pattern: Split shifts covering breakfast and after-school clubs

Contract: Term-time only

Pay: £13.00–£13.50 per hour

About the role

As a Wraparound Care Site Lead with Premier Education, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our breakfast and after-school clubs, creating a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children aged 4–11.

You’ll lead and support your team of Playworkers, coordinate daily activities and build positive relationships with children, parents and schools, ensuring every child receives high-quality care in an inclusive and well-organised setting.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the setting, leading and supporting the Playworker team.
• Act as the setting’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), managing and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with company procedures.
• Oversee the safe collection, supervision and handover of children to parents/carers.
• Lead the delivery of engaging, inclusive activities and provide age-appropriate personal or intimate care where required.
• Maintain accurate registers, records and daily administration, including downloading attendance registers.
• Manage activity planning, refreshments, food ordering, equipment and stock.
• Ensure the setting meets safeguarding, health and safety, EYFS and Ofsted requirements, including maintaining inspection readiness.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools and colleagues, ensuring effective communication and high standards of care.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Experience managing or supervising staff in a childcare or educational setting.
• Good knowledge of EYFS requirements and inclusive, age-appropriate play.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and children’s wellbeing.
• Confidence leading a team and managing the day-to-day running of a setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with parents, schools and colleagues.
• Willingness to complete required Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

• Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare, Playwork or equivalent.

Benefits

Why join Premier Education?

• Work without childcare worries, with free on-site childcare places for our staff
• Term-time hours that fit around your life
• A supportive team and a national network behind you
• Fully funded training and development
• Paid holidays (pro rata)

Our recruitment process

1. Video interview: a short online chat about you and your experience working with children
2. Practical assessment: you'll run a short activity in person so we can see how you engage and inspire
3. Offer: if you're successful, we'll send you a formal offer
4. Onboarding: we'll guide you through your safeguarding checks, DBS and training before your first session

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Before you start, you'll need:

• Satisfactory references
• An enhanced DBS check
• Proof of identity, right to work and qualifications

Equal opportunities

You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people of every background and assess all candidates only on their skills, experience and ability. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.

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