Wrap around care provision manager

Cradley CE Primary School,

Wrap around Care Provision Manager
Are you passionate about creating fun, safe, and nurturing environments for children after school?
Do you want a part-time role that fits around your family or lifestyle, while making a real difference?
We are seeing an aspirational visionary leader who wishes to take ownership and transform a wrap around care provision.
We would like to create a stimulating enhanced offer for families which is inclusive and meets the needs of all pupils which aligns with the values of our 'Outstanding' school.
The manager will be responsible for running a wrap around care which is run discretely from the school. The position will be accountable to the school Governance who will oversee the venture.
This is an exciting opportunity to transform and reimagine a wrap around car provision which has a large number of families who use the provision already.
We hope that with our support the manager may create a sustainable and engaging offer for children and families which not only supports their child care needs but also enriches their school day.
The candidate requires experience both with children and within administration and management of a setting.
We are able to offer the right candidate a month induction and preparatory period to bring your vision to life and support you with any training needs.
We are excited by this rare and exciting opportunity to reimagine this successful business.
If you are someone who loves working with children and wants to be part of a growing, values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you You are encouraged to book an appointment to have an informal conversation with our Head Teacher or Deputy regarding this opportunity. Please call the office for more information:
Hours:
Before, After School, admin time (with the possibility of extending to School Holidays over time hours per week.

This is currently a term-time only, part-time role – ideal for someone looking for consistent morning/ afternoon work that fits around other daytime commitments.

Closing Date:
Friday 16th January 2025 Midday

Shortlisting and interviews TBA
Salary:
Grade 5, £14, £15,610.31 actual salary per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver a variety of engaging activities suitable for primary-aged children.
• Manage payments, registers, staffing, rotas and provision
• Provide termly reports to the Governing body which evaluate the provision
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Prepare light snacks and manage the club setup and tidy-up.
• Encourage active play, teamwork, and positive social interactions.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with children.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional.
• Confident in managing group behaviour in a fun and respectful way.
• Able to adapt activities to suit different age groups and abilities.
• Friendly, approachable, strong communication skills.
• A warm, positive, and proactive attitude
• Confidence leading both children and staff
• A team player who thrives in a caring, child-centred environment

Team Leadership and Management

• Oversee the day-to-day running of wrap around care
• Coordinate staff rotas, supervision, and communication
• Lead, support and motivate a friendly team to deliver exceptional wraparound care.
• Manage and oversee all payments received in compliance with audit
• Ensure consistency of standards, practice and ethos
• Support one another to cover sessions, absences and site responsibilities when needed.
• Build relationships with children and families to ensure trust and respect

Play and Activity Planning

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging activities that promote play, creativity, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Design a varied timetable of activities which promote a wide range of interests and extra -curricular opportunities
• Provide a fun, safe and nurturing environment for all children.
• Encourage independence, teamwork and confidence through play.
• Maintain a positive and welcoming club atmosphere at all times.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Share responsibility as Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
• Ensure all policies, procedures and statutory requirements (EYFS, Ofsted, Health & Safety, GDPR) are followed.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, accidents, First Aid and medication.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure safe environments for children and staff.
• Share best practice and manage diverse situations across settings.

Administration and Coordination

• Be responsible for budgets, resources and ordering.
• Manage all payments and booking made by parents
• Prepare simple accounts to present to the business manager
• Prepare a termly report for Governors evaluating the provision
• Create and prepare daily registers
• Support recruitment, and be responsible for induction and staff training.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain ongoing compliance.
• Communicate effectively with parents, schools and the wider community.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/ Playwork
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role working with children.Ability to understand and practice Ofsted requirements for wraparound care.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training.
• Experience managing or supporting childcare settings.
• Understanding of the EYFS in a play-based, school-aged childcare context.

What We Can Offer:

• Assistance for an interim probationary period from a highly experienced SLT to establish, set up and improve the provision
• Full training provided for the right candidate.
• All club equipment and uniform provided.
• CPD courses and additional training for development.
• Supportive team environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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