Wraparound Care Site Lead

Premier Education; Grays; 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 is launching a brand-new wraparound care site at West Borough Primary School in Maidstone. We seek a Site Lead to build a safe, welcoming setting across breakfast and after-school clubs, overseeing day-to-day operations and a Playworker team.

Role starts with planning for January 2027, term-time only, 27 hours per week, split shifts. You’ll coordinate activities, safeguard children, and nurture strong links with parents and the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a childcare or educational setting.
• Good knowledge of EYFS requirements and inclusive play.
• Strong safeguarding procedures and children’s wellbeing understanding.
• Willingness to complete Paediatric First Aid and DSL training, and enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the setting and lead the Playworker team.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Oversee safe collection, supervision and handover of children to parents/carers.
• Lead engaging, inclusive activities and provide age-appropriate care when required.
• Maintain registers and daily administration, including attendance records.
• Manage activity planning, refreshments, equipment and stock.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, EYFS and Ofsted readiness.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools and colleagues and maintain high care standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Communication

Paediatric First Aid

DSL training

Enhanced DBS check

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare

Job description

Wraparound Care Site Lead

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Maidstone

Compensation: £13.00 - £13.50 / hour

Description

• Location: West Borough Primary School, Greenway, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8TL
• Hours: 27 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

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a brand-new wraparound care provision at West Borough Primary School. We're preparing to launch breakfast and after school clubs at the school and are looking for a Site Lead to help create a safe, welcoming and engaging setting from the very beginning.

The provision is currently aiming to open in January 2027, subject to final arrangements and any required registration.

As Site Lead, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the clubs, lead and support your team, coordinate activities and build positive relationships with children, parents, and the school community.

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)

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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