EYFS Breakfast & After School Club Manager (Maternity Cover) – Northwood HA6
Job type: Full‑time
Contract: Fixed‑term maternity cover until July 2027
Location: St Helen's Primary School, Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week in service plus 3.75 hours paid administration time per week
About the Role
As Club Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of our Breakfast & After School Club, ensuring children receive outstanding care in a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment.
You will lead a small team, plan engaging activities, build strong relationships with children, families and the school, and ensure the club operates to the highest standards of care, safeguarding and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation of the Breakfast & After School Club.
- Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
- Plan and deliver fun, creative and engaging activities.
- Ensure children's safety, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
- Supervise, support and inspire club staff.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and school staff.
- Complete planning, registers, administration and other club documentation.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and all relevant policies and procedures.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (essential).
- Have experience working with children in an Early Years or childcare setting.
- Have previous supervisory or management experience (desirable).
- Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding and child development.
- Be confident leading and motivating a team.
- Be organised, reliable and able to work independently.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be passionate about providing exceptional childcare experiences for children.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of £14.50 per hour.
- 3.75 hours paid administration time each week.
- A supportive, friendly and welcoming team.
- The opportunity to lead a well‑established wraparound care provision.
- Ongoing support throughout your maternity cover contract.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to children's daily experiences.
Safeguarding
This role is subject to safeguarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants must:
- Complete our application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted).
- Provide two references (including most recent employer).
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Provide appropriate documentation for vetting.
EYFS Breakfast & After School Club Manager (Maternity Cover) - Northwood HA6 employer: Junior Adventures Group UK
Join a vibrant and supportive team as a Multi-site General Manager in Kent, where your leadership will directly contribute to building brighter futures for children. With a strong focus on personal and professional development, you will enjoy a fun and inclusive work culture that values creativity and initiative. Benefit from a structured induction, ongoing training, and a range of employee perks, all while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Junior Adventures Group UK Recruitment Team
