Day Care Supervisor

Early Years; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Wales is seeking a Full Day Care Supervisor to lead and manage a team, ensuring high-quality childcare and educational experiences for children. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, implementing safety protocols, and providing team support. The ideal candidate must have relevant qualifications in Childcare and Playwork and a passion for early years care. This role offers flexibility within a support-focused environment, with the potential for part-time hours depending on needs.

Qualifications

• Confident in leading a team and acting as Person in Charge.
• Knowledgeable about CIW regulations, National Minimum Standards, Curriculum for Wales, and Playwork Principles.
• Experience in a supervisory role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the environment for high-quality childcare.
• Lead a team of practitioners to maintain care and education standards.
• Implement risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Passion for early years care

Team leadership

Knowledge of CIW regulations

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications in Childcare and Playwork (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check: Yes

Probationary period: 3 months

Full Day Care Supervisor

Location: Borras Park Full Day Care Provision based in Borras Park Community Primary School

Contract: Part-time / Full-time (depending on provision needs) between our core hours of 8am-6pm

Responsible to: Manager / Deputy Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Nursery Plus & Holiday Club Supervisor to join our established Full Day Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in providing high‑quality childcare and early learning experiences across our nursery and out‑of‑school settings.

As the Person in Charge during your assigned shifts, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the environment, ensuring it is safe, nurturing, and stimulating for all children. You will lead a dedicated team of practitioners and maintain the highest standards of care and education, in line with CIW guidance, National Minimum Standards, Curriculum for Wales and the Playwork Principles.

Key Responsibilities

• As well as your practitioner duties, you will:
• Safeguarding & Welfare
• Ensure the safety, security, and well‑being of all children at all times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promptly report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Oversee and implement indoor and outdoor risk assessments.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide supervision, guidance, and inspiration to practitioners, volunteers, and students.
• Manage staff to ensure correct adult–child ratios at all times.
• Lead team meetings, contribute to planning, and support professional development.
• Conduct one‑to‑one supervisions and annual appraisals for designated team members.
• Oversee induction processes for new staff and support their ongoing development.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver balanced, engaging, age‑appropriate activities based on children’s developmental needs.
• Ensure environments are safe, clean, organised, and well‑presented before and after each session.
• Support all children to fully engage in high‑quality play and learning experiences.
• Ensure smooth, respectful daily routines and transitions.

Communication & Administration

• Build strong, positive relationships with families, keeping them informed via verbal communication, written updates, and SeeSaw.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, including registers, plans, and child progress documentation (GDPR compliant).
• Monitor attendance and report absences or late collections to the Manager.
• Support the production of progress and self‑evaluation reports for the setting.
• Undertake additional responsible tasks when required, including domestic duties that ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Work collaboratively with the Management Team to maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff, children, and families.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about early years care, play, and child development
• Confident in leading a team and acting as Person in Charge
• Knowledgeable about CIW regulations, National Minimum Standards, Curriculum for Wales and the Playwork Principles.
• Organised, professional, and committed to high‑quality practice
• Warm, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
• Flexible and willing to support across all areas of the provision
• Relevant qualifications in Childcare and Playwork (Level 3 or above) are essential.
• Experience in a supervisory role is desirable.

Borras Park Full Day Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required for this position. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

Hours of work

Between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday on a rota basis. Contract type hours and contract terms will be discussed during interview. The successful candidate will be offered a full time (52 weeks) contract. However, we may consider splitting the role to offer two successful candidates a term time/holiday club contract for the right candidates.

How to apply

If you are dedicated, motivated, and ready to make a positive difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a supporting statement to [email protected] or contact us for more information on 01978 346890 (Option 3).