Childcare Manager (Wraparound Care & Holiday Clubs
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Premier Education Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Childcare Manager - Wraparound Care & Holiday Clubs
Full-Time: 35 hours per week
Location: This is a home-based role with regular travel to our partner schools across Suffolk, Essex and Kent, plus occasional travel to our HQ in Norfolk
Salary: £26 to 32k depending on experience
Premier Education, the UK’s No.1 provider of sport and physical activity in primary schools, is seeking a Childcare Manager to lead and develop our Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of creating high-quality provision that families can rely on. From breakfast clubs to holiday camps, you’ll ensure our services are safe, consistent, and enriching for every child.
What You’ll Do
Oversee the quality and delivery of all Wraparound Care and Holiday Club provision
Ensure full Ofsted compliance and uphold safeguarding excellence
Drive consistency and standards through audits, reviews, and performance management
Lead, support, and inspire staff, setting clear roles and expectations
Build strong partnerships with parents, schools, and local authorities
Manage incidents, complaints, and safeguarding escalations appropriately
Support growth, new site onboarding, and occupancy targets
Oversee grant funding (including HAF) and ensure compliant reporting
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership in childcare, education, or Playwork management
Strong understanding of Ofsted, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication, organisation, and public speaking skills
Financial and operational acumen (budgeting, P&L management)
Adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving ability
Skilled in staff development, training, and performance management
Confident using technology and managing reporting systems
Full-Time: 35 hours per week
Location: This is a home-based role with regular travel to our partner schools across Suffolk, Essex and Kent, plus occasional travel to our HQ in Norfolk
Salary: £26 to 32k depending on experience
Premier Education, the UK’s No.1 provider of sport and physical activity in primary schools, is seeking a Childcare Manager to lead and develop our Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of creating high-quality provision that families can rely on. From breakfast clubs to holiday camps, you’ll ensure our services are safe, consistent, and enriching for every child.
What You’ll Do
Oversee the quality and delivery of all Wraparound Care and Holiday Club provision
Ensure full Ofsted compliance and uphold safeguarding excellence
Drive consistency and standards through audits, reviews, and performance management
Lead, support, and inspire staff, setting clear roles and expectations
Build strong partnerships with parents, schools, and local authorities
Manage incidents, complaints, and safeguarding escalations appropriately
Support growth, new site onboarding, and occupancy targets
Oversee grant funding (including HAF) and ensure compliant reporting
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership in childcare, education, or Playwork management
Strong understanding of Ofsted, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication, organisation, and public speaking skills
Financial and operational acumen (budgeting, P&L management)
Adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving ability
Skilled in staff development, training, and performance management
Confident using technology and managing reporting systems