Premier Education Ltd
Wraparound Care Manager – Colchester, Essex
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure reliable timekeeping and confidently handle parent inquiries.
- Direct staff to provide a stimulating and safe environment for all attending children.
- Collaborate effectively with the schools Senior Leadership Team.
- Maintain high standards in wrap-around care that align with the schools ethos.
- Manage weekly activities, menus, and communications with parents and school.
- Conduct regular equipment stock takes to maintain standards.
- Order ingredients for daily healthy snacks for children.
- Responsively handle parent communications via email and phone.
- Ensure prompt reporting and logging of all first aid incidents on site.
- Organize CPD training for staff and develop termly activity timetables.
- Maintain accurate daily registers on site.
Skills and Expertise
- Experience working with children aged 4 to 11.
- Understanding of children’s varied needs and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of quality play care principles and equal opportunities.
- Ability to provide and facilitate safe, creative play.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, and childcare and play-related agencies.
- Previous experience in a childcare environment is preferred.
- Organized and Enthusiastic
- Reliable and Punctual
- Confident Communicator
- Level 2 (or above) qualification in Childcare (Desirable)
- Experience in a play-based setting (Desirable)
- IT skills for play and club administration (Desirable)
- Ability to work independently (Desirable)
- Training in safeguarding and child protection (Desirable)
- Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
- Full UK Drivers License (Desirable)
Job Facilities/Benefits
- New Balance Teamwear
- Exclusive Equipment
- Professional Development
- Ongoing CPD
- Career Growth
- Flexible Hours
- Bonus Scheme
- Free Childcare
- Company Events
- Monthly Awards
- Paid Holidays (4 weeks)
- Overtime (available)