Childcare Supervisor

About the Role

The Junior Activities Supervisor supports the Family Activities Team in creating a safe, engaging and memorable environment where children can learn, play and thrive. The role helps deliver exceptional family experiences, inspires and supports the childcare team, builds strong relationships with families, and maintains high standards of care, safety and service across junior programmes. The post-holder supports the Family Activities Manager and may lead the team in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of Club V, ensuring a safe, engaging and welcoming environment for children of all ages.
• Supervise and support the childcare team, helping to maintain exceptional standards of care, service and compliance.
• Deliver fun, creative and age-appropriate activities that provide memorable experiences for children and families.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and caregivers, creating a trusted and welcoming family environment.
• Support team training, onboarding and development, acting as a role model for service, safety and operational standards.
• Assist with rota management, team organisation and the smooth running of daily activities.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies are followed at all times.
• Support the Family Activities Manager and confidently lead the team in their absence when required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a childcare-related field (Health & Social Care qualifications alone do not meet the requirement).
• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, nursery, education, leisure or similar environment.
• Friendly, calm and approachable, with the ability to act quickly and effectively in a variety of situations.
• Experience supporting or supervising a team, with a passion for motivating others and creating positive team cultures.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with children, parents and caregivers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Passionate about creating exceptional experiences for children and families.
• Flexible to work across the club's operating hours, including evenings, weekends and school holidays where required.

Workplace

• Part-time, 25 hours per week

Salary

• £14.43—£14.43 GBP

Benefits & Perks

• 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day, and we want you to take them.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, with the ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• Discounts across Virgin Active, from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• You will join Virgin Family where you can communicate with colleagues across Virgin Group, plus many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2).
• 20% off food and drink at KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Access to Salary Finance, which can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Health Heroes employer assistance programme with 6 free counselling sessions.
• Complimentary corporate letting services through Dexters, meaning no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering online discounts to retailers.

About the Company

Virgin Active offers the opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness, a premium environment with industry-leading facilities, development and progression opportunities aligned to your level, access to a vibrant, engaged member community, and the platform to build your career, reputation and impact.

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