Job Description

Are you are 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 are seeking a dedicated and energetic individual to join our team as a Wraparound settings lead, who's superhero power will be to set up and manage a provision that is safe, fun and inclusive for children at our before and afterschool clubs.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic settings lead on a part time basis, working at our provision at the Mersea Island School, CO5 8QX.

Benefits of working with Essex Professional Coaching:

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

Reporting directly to the operations manager, the Wraparound settings lead will be responsible for:

- 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

If you possess that possesses the following skills, we would love to hear from you about this role:

Essential

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
Desirable

Childcare or primary education qualification Safeguarding certification Level 2 food hygiene certification Knowledge of FGM, prevent duty, county lines and child sexual exploitation Paediatric first aid certification

Interview Stages

After shortlisting has taken place, we adopt a 3 stage interview process:

1. Telephone Interview - To go through the role and get to know you in more detail

2. 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 days activities

3. 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 build around the needs of the individual with clubs taking place at the following times Monday to Friday.

Breakfast Club (7.30am - 9am) Afterschool Club (3pm - 6pm)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.75-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

If you were stuck on a desert island and could pick one non-alcoholic drink or chocolate bar what would you choose? If you could have any superpower what would it be and why? What made you apply for this role? List 3 questions you would like to ask about the role?
Experience:

Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025