Breakfast & After School Club Manager - Wraparound Provision

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who

• genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• brings warmth, energy, creativity and calm leadership
• can confidently lead the day-to-day running of a busy Wraparound provision and work closely with school leaders
• is committed to providing high-quality childcare where every child feels safe, included and valued
• understands the importance of play, inclusion and emotional wellbeing
• has a level 3 childcare qualification
• has experience working with school-aged children in a playworker, childcare or school environment
• has a good understanding of the requirements for breakfast, afterschool and wraparound provision, including maintaining high standards in line with Ofsted expectations
• can inspire, support and motivate a team to create positive experiences for children
• is organised, proactive and able to balance the practical demands of running a successful provision
• communicates confidently and positively with children, families and colleagues
• is reflective and always looking for ways to improve experiences for children
• wants to be part of a collaborative and caring school community

What the school offers its staff

n return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming staff team who care deeply about the children and each other, in a school where kindness, creativity and community sit at the heart of everything we do.

Further details about the role

Breakfast & After School Club Manager / Wraparound Provision – Alphington Primary School

£27,694 - £28,598 per annum, pro rata to £11,266 - £11,634 per annum for working 17.5 hours per week, term time only.

Hours

Monday to Friday 7.30-8.45am and 3.30-5pm Mondays and Wednesdays, 3.30-6pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Fixed term starting 1 September 26 until 31 August 2027.

Create the kind of place children can’t wait to come back to.

At Alphington Primary School, we know some of the most important parts of a child’s day happen outside the classroom.

The warm welcome before school.The game they talk about all evening.The quiet reassurance after a difficult day.

The adult who helps them feel safe, included and excited to join in.

These moments matter.

We are looking for a caring, organised and enthusiastic Wraparound Manager to lead our Wraparound provision and help create a space where children aged 2–11 can play, relax, explore and thrive.

This is far more than supervising a club. It’s about creating an environment full of energy, creativity and care - somewhere children feel happy, secure and genuinely valued at the start and end of every school day.

At Alphington, we strive to provide the very best environment for children to aspire, achieve and flourish. We are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos, where every child is known as an individual and relationships with families are genuinely valued.

Visitors often comment that our ethos can be felt the moment they walk through our doors. Our school is full of warmth, creativity and ambition. We believe children flourish when they feel safe, supported and inspired - and our Wraparound provision plays an important part in making that happen.

We are looking for someone who

• genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• brings warmth, energy, creativity and calm leadership
• can confidently lead the day-to-day running of a busy Wraparound provision and work closely with school leaders
• is committed to providing high-quality childcare where every child feels safe, included and valued
• understands the importance of play, inclusion and emotional wellbeing
• has a level 3 childcare qualification
• has experience working with school-aged children in a playworker, childcare or school environment
• has a good understanding of the requirements for breakfast, afterschool and wraparound provision, including maintaining high standards in line with Ofsted expectations
• can inspire, support and motivate a team to create positive experiences for children
• is organised, proactive and able to balance the practical demands of running a successful provision
• communicates confidently and positively with children, families and colleagues
• is reflective and always looking for ways to improve experiences for children
• wants to be part of a collaborative and caring school community

In this role, you will

• lead the day-to-day running of the Wraparound Club
• create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2–11
• plan and oversee a wide range of creative, inclusive and engaging activities
• lead and support a team of staff, helping them grow and develop
• ensure children’s wellbeing, safety and safeguarding remain at the heart of everything
• build positive relationships with families and communicate effectively with parents/carers
• manage bookings, staffing arrangements and the organisation of sessions
• ensure the provision meets all relevant safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted requirements
• encourage children’s independence, confidence, friendships and enjoyment
• play an active role in the wider life of the school community

In return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming staff team who care deeply about the children and each other, in a school where kindness, creativity and community sit at the heart of everything we do.

Because children may not always remember every lesson they learn - but they will remember how a place made them feel.

Become part of our journey by completing our application form and returning it to hr@elatschools.com if you would like to apply. Please ensure you fully complete the supporting statement, as this will be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process. Please see our Wraparound Manager Job Description for further information.

Closing Date

19th June 2026

Interview Date

22nd June 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.