Wraparound Care Leader
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7QN21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday, term time only working 3:15pm - 5:45pm - 12.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Initially until 31/08/2027
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and caring individual to lead our new wraparound care provision from September/October 2026.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the provision, ensuring children enjoy a safe, engaging and nurturing environment at the end of the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation of the wraparound provision.
- Plan and organise a range of engaging enrichment activities.
- Supervise and support pupils from Reception to Year 6.
- Promote positive behaviour in accordance with the school's Behaviour Policy.
- Prepare and serve light snacks and refreshments.
- Maintain registers and relevant records.
- Liaise with parents and carers at collection time.
- Report any safeguarding, behavioural or medical concerns to senior leaders.
- Ensure equipment and facilities are set up and cleared away safely each day.
- Support the school in developing and promoting the provision.
Essential Requirements
- Experience of working with primary-aged children.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage children's behaviour positively and consistently.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the provision.
Desirable
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Food Hygiene qualification.
- Experience of breakfast club, after-school club or childcare provision.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please email finance@sjstcp.co.uk to arrange a visit.
In order to apply for this post, please complete and submit a CES Support Staff application form to finance@sjstcp.co.uk
Closing date for applications – 5pm on Thursday 20th August 2026
Interviews – Tuesday 1st September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please email finance@sjstcp.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Further information about the job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Wraparound Care Leader
Grade 5 Hours: 3.15pm–5:45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (12½ hours per week) Responsible to: Headteacher
Job Purpose
To lead the day-to-day operation our wraparound provision ensuring a safe, stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment for pupils attending the school's wraparound provision.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Organisation
- Lead the daily operation of the wraparound provision.
- Plan and organise engaging activities that promote children's social, emotional and physical development.
- Ensure resources and equipment are prepared before sessions and stored safely afterwards.
- Maintain registers and attendance records.
Childcare and Supervision
- Supervise and support pupils from Reception to Year 6.
- Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's Behaviour Policy.
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where all children feel safe and valued.
- Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils at all times.
Communication
- Liaise effectively with parents and carers at collection time.
- Communicate any concerns, accidents, incidents or safeguarding matters promptly to senior leaders.
- Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure consistency of approach.
Food Preparation and Hygiene
- Prepare and serve light snacks and refreshments.
- Ensure food hygiene procedures are followed.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the provision.
General
- Ensure the provision complies with school policies and procedures.
- Attend relevant training and meetings as required.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities that are proportionate with the level of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Wraparound Care Leader (Grade 5)
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Experience working with primary-aged children
Experience in breakfast club, after-school club or childcare provision
Qualifications
n/a
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene
Knowledge
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Knowledge of school policies and procedures
Skills
Ability to organise activities, manage behaviour positively and communicate effectively with parents and staff
Experience leading activities or supervising colleagues
Personal Qualities
Reliable, organised, enthusiastic, able to work independently and use initiative
Ability to contribute new ideas for developing the provision
July 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
St Joseph & St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 153 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- lbent@sjstcp.co.uk
St Joseph & St Teresa's is a community primary school in the village of Woodlands on the northern outskirts of Doncaster.
Arranging a visit to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lbent@sjstcp.co.uk.
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