Wraparound Care Manager in Telford

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the extended provision team, ensuring engagement, enjoyment and meaningful experience for primary age children.
• Provide guidance, develop, and oversee a planned programme of activities that suit the age and needs of the children.
• Ensure child safety at all times and maintain child safeguarding procedures.
• Engage with children through play and conversation, and meet and greet parents to give feedback on their child’s time at the club.
• Carry out administrative duties in line with the provision’s procedures.

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to design and deliver a varied programme of activities.
• Knowledge of children with SEN needs.
• Understanding that the quality of the extended services provision impacts learning and pupils’ attitudes to school.
• Current food hygiene certificate (desirable).
• Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable).
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures.

Preferred Attributes

• Professional communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff.
• Relatable and friendly approach with a wide range of personalities.
• Initiative and willingness to accept direction and guidance.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Teamworking skills.

How to Apply

For further information about the role, come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

• Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background.
• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer robust well‑being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Professional Development – access to diverse CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly working arrangements.
• Exclusive discounts through the Blue Light Card and other employee perks.
• Well‑being support and employee assistance.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002), is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications and experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

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