Deputy Extended Services Co-ordinator

Overview

Required ASAP

Salary: Band D £14,438 - 14,668

20 hours per week, All Year Round

Permanent

Due to the promotion of the current post holder, we are seeking to appoint a Qualified Deputy Extended Co-ordinator to join or dedicated wraparound care team. The Deputy will assist the Manager with the leadership of the extended services provision and will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their respective site, ensuring continuity and efficiency in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily site operations to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.
Support the Manager in planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive play opportunities.
Lead and motivate staff, providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory standards.
Support the Manager with staff schedules, absences, and cover arrangements.
Act as the first point of contact for parents and caregivers, maintaining strong communication.
Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and the values of the school and Dragon Club.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children while leading and supporting a dynamic staff team. The ability to use IT equipment and navigate the school MIS and booking systems is essential. Full training will be given. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, flexible and a good team player, who is dedicated to ensuring that Dragon Club is a pleasurable and safe experience for our children.

We can only accept applications from qualified candidates for this role. The current vacancy is for 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, working 20 hours per week on a split shift during term time (Shift 1: 07:30 am - 8:50 am; Shift 2: 3:00 pm - 5:40 pm).

Holiday Club shifts are 5 hours from 8am-1pm, 12pm-5pm

We will offer:

Enquiring children, with a thirst for learning and play
A committed and dedicated staff team
A generous Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days (less than 5 years service) or 33 days (over 5 years service) plus 8 bank holidays
Free childcare spaces during working hours (St George's pupils only)
A full induction and extensive CPD through The National College
Access to confidential health services
10% off orders at BAKED
Access to Blue Light Rewards

Personal attributes

	Essential Attributes	Desirable Attributes
Qualifications	NVQ Level 3 in Children’s care, learning and development or equivalent A full and relevant EYFS qualification. Click here for list Evidence of continuing professional development	Foundation Degree/Degree in Playwork Relevant level 4 qualification First aid certificate Level 2 Safeguarding
Experience	Substantial experience within a childcare setting Substantial experience of working with children aged 3-11 Experience of planning or organising a childcare setting Experience of working with children with individual needs Experience in behaviour management	● Experience of carrying out staff appraisals
Knowledge and Skills	Ability to motivate and lead a team. Ability to deliver engaging and appropriate activities to children of all ages. Ability to take on an active play leader role whilst managing a high-quality wrap around provision. Ability to implement consistent policy and practice and ensure other members of the team are doing so. Ability to oversee a budget and prioritise spending. Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and framework Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities, and confidentiality	Knowledge of Ofsted Framework and Safeguarding requirements
Special Requirement	● Strong organisational and planning skills ● Excellent communication skills ● Excellent written and spoken English. ● Excellent ICT skills ● Ability to prioritise workload whilst leading high quality play and provision. ● Willingness to undertake further professional development. ● Evidence of a commitment to equal opportunities policies and an understanding of their effective operation within schools ● To maintain professional relationships with parents	● Ability to multitask and prioritise to manage conflicting demands

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £14438 to £14668 per year

Location

St George's Primary School
St George's Road
Wallasey
Wirral
CH45 3NF

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date is: Friday 10th April 2026 at 5pm

We will shortlist candidates on Monday 13th April 2026. We cannot offer feedback on unseuccessful application

Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th April 2026

Applications should be returned marked for the attention of Mylie Barker to: hr@stgeorges.wirral.sch.uk

Equal opportunities

All candidates must be aware of the safeguarding nature of this work.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

The successful candidates will receive a full induction for their role including safeguarding awareness and practice.

Our school promotes well-being in all staff and has committed to reducing workload.

We encourage staff to join trade associations (unions) and welcome positive input and feedback from trade associations.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

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