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Wraparound Club Settings Lead

Shorefields

Colchester, Tendring

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

29 days ago

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Job summary

A child-focused organization in Colchester is seeking a part-time Wraparound Settings Lead to manage a safe and inclusive provision for children at before and afterschool clubs. The role encompasses planning activities, ensuring safeguarding, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant childcare experience. Flexible working hours are available, and the position offers various benefits including free childcare services.

Benefits

Flexibility in the role

Free childcare services

Access to training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Paid social events

Qualifications

Experience working in childcare or nursery setting.
Knowledge of child safeguarding principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and delivery of settings.
Manage team responsibilities for daily operations.
Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and caring personality

Ability to manage diverse groups

Knowledge of Ofsted requirements

Experience in childcare or education

Education

Childcare or primary education qualification

Safeguarding certification

Level 2 food hygiene certification

Position Details

Position Start Date: 06/01/2026
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 05/01/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: December

Role Overview

Are you passionate about working with and inspiring children in fun activities? Do you want to make a significant and meaningful impact in the lives of children every day? If so our Wraparound Settings Lead could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Essex Professional Coaching seeks a dedicated and energetic individual to join our team as a Wraparound Settings Lead to set up and manage a provision that is safe, fun and inclusive for children at before and afterschool clubs.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic settings lead on a part-time basis, working at a provision in the Tendring area CO16 0BP.

Benefits of Working with Essex Professional Coaching

Flexibility in your role and a job to work around you and your commitment
FREE childcare services throughout the year at our holiday club's (children aged 4-12)
Access to training opportunities and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Employee assistance programme
Paid for social events by the company

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing the planning, preparation and delivery aspects of the setting including serving breakfast and an afternoon snack
Delivering inclusive, high-quality sessions and activities for the children
Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of the children in your care at all times
Facilitating effective communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, childcare and play related agencies and most importantly the children
Managing the team's individual responsibilities to ensure the efficient day to day operation of the setting
Auditing and ordering food and resources as appropriate
Maintaining records, ensuring all children are signed in and out of sessions using our systems
Being a brand ambassador, demonstrating our company values at all times

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Enthusiastic, passionate and caring personality
Ability to manage and support a group of people with varying needs and behaviours
Knowledge of Ofsted requirements principles and practices
Previous experience working in childcare, education or nursery setting
Childcare or primary education qualification (desirable)
Safeguarding certification (desirable)
Level 2 food hygiene certification (desirable)
Knowledge of FGM, prevent duty, county lines and child sexual exploitation (desirable)
Paediatric first aid certification (desirable)

Interview Process

Telephone Interview – To go through the role and get to know you in more detail
Trial session – If successful in stage 1 you will then be invited to attend either a morning or afternoon slot at one of our current wraparound provisions to work alongside our team to support the day's activities
Formal interview – If successful in stage 2 you will be invited to the business office for a formal interview

Successful applicants will then be provided with a job offer via telephone and this will be followed up with email confirmation and a full induction.

This is a term time only contract, with the option of additional work during school holidays.

Working hours and days are flexible and can be built around the needs of the individual with clubs taking place at the following times Monday to Friday.

Additional Benefits