Wraparound Settings Lead (Before & Afterschool Club)
- Four new positions available : Colchester (CO2, CO4, CO7 & CO16 areas )
- Flexible part-time hours to suit you
- Morning shifts (Breakfast Club)
- Afternoon shifts (After School Club)
- Or combine both for up to 25 hours per week
- Additional holiday club hours available if wanted
Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences?
Do you want to play a key role in shaping a safe, inclusive environment where children can thrive before and after school?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Essex Professional Coaching is looking for a dedicated, energetic and caring Wraparound Settings Lead to manage and deliver high-quality provision at one of our primary school settings in Colchester.
As a Settings Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the provision — ensuring it is safe, organised, engaging and compliant with Ofsted standards.
You’ll lead your team, build strong relationships with parents and schools, and create an environment where every child feels they belong.
Why join Essex Professional Coaching?
- A role that fits around your life
- FREE holiday club childcare for dependants
- Ongoing training & development
- Supportive, people-first team culture
- Regular team socials & recognition
- Wellbeing support when you need it
- Opportunities to grow
What you’ll be responsible for
- Leading the planning, preparation and delivery of daily activities
- Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for all children
- Managing and supporting a small team to deliver high-quality sessions
- Ensuring Ofsted compliance, safeguarding and wellbeing standards are met at all times
- Overseeing daily operations including registers, food provision and resources
- Communicating effectively with parents, schools and the wider team
- Maintaining accurate records (accidents, attendance, medical info)
- Ordering food and equipment and managing stock
- Leading continuous improvement through training, feedback and self-evaluation (CQI)
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- A passionate, enthusiastic and caring personality
- Ability to lead and support a team
- Experience working with children (school, childcare or nursery setting)
- Good understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
Desirable:
- Childcare or Primary Education qualification
- Safeguarding certification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Knowledge of safeguarding topics (FGM, Prevent, County Lines, CSE)
Our recruitment process
- Telephone Interview
- Trial Session In The Setting
- Formal Interview
Successful candidates will receive a job offer followed by full onboarding and induction.
Apply now
If you’re ready to lead, inspire and make a real impact in children’s lives every day — we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- What does a great before/afterschool club experience look like to you?
- Why do you feel this role is suitably matched to your skillset?
- At EPC, our values are Passion, Care, Exceeding Expectations and Belonging. Which of these values resonates most with you and why? Please give an example from your work, education, volunteering or personal life.
Work Location: In person
